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How the Mountain fire exploded into Southern California's most destructive in years

Southern Ventura County experienced extreme Santa Ana winds, leading to critical fire conditions and a rapid escalation of the Mountain fire.

SoCal to see cooler temps, scattered rain and snow this weekend, but riskier fire weather looms

Southern California will experience cooler temperatures and scattered rain this weekend, but warmer weather and fire risks will return next week.

How the Mountain fire exploded into Southern California's most destructive in years

Southern Ventura County experienced extreme Santa Ana winds, leading to critical fire conditions and a rapid escalation of the Mountain fire.

SoCal to see cooler temps, scattered rain and snow this weekend, but riskier fire weather looms

Southern California will experience cooler temperatures and scattered rain this weekend, but warmer weather and fire risks will return next week.
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Berkeley Hills residents urged to leave homes Friday night because of 'extreme fire weather'

The Berkeley Fire Department has declared extreme fire weather, urging preemptive evacuations in the Berkeley Hills due to dangerous conditions.
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Dangerous fire weather continues as another heat wave kicks off across California

Dangerous fire weather expected in California due to heat wave and dry lightning, increasing wildfire risk.

High California Fire Risk Could Lead to PG&E Power Outages in 30 Counties This Week | KQED

California faces elevated fire risks prompting PG&E to potentially shut off power in 30 counties to mitigate wildfire dangers.

Ahead of winds, PG&E adjusts plans for possible power shutoffs in Northern California

California is facing critical fire conditions, prompting PG&E to reduce planned power shutoffs from 24 counties to 20,000 customers due to recent rainfall.

Dangerous fire weather continues as another heat wave kicks off across California

Dangerous fire weather expected in California due to heat wave and dry lightning, increasing wildfire risk.

High California Fire Risk Could Lead to PG&E Power Outages in 30 Counties This Week | KQED

California faces elevated fire risks prompting PG&E to potentially shut off power in 30 counties to mitigate wildfire dangers.

Ahead of winds, PG&E adjusts plans for possible power shutoffs in Northern California

California is facing critical fire conditions, prompting PG&E to reduce planned power shutoffs from 24 counties to 20,000 customers due to recent rainfall.
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Red Flag Warning Issued For Bay Area Starting Thursday, and Yes, San Francisco Is Included

A Red Flag Warning has been issued for the Bay Area due to high wildfire risk from Diablo winds and low humidity levels.
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'Fire clouds' blanket skies as 3 wildfires rage in Southern California. What are they?

Wildfires in Southern California create pyrocumulus clouds, which can generate dangerous weather conditions including extreme winds and potentially tornadoes.

Out-of-control fires in California prompt more evacuations, Nevada faces "dangerous situation"

Southern California communities face imminent threats from wildfires, prompting evacuations, with experts warning of dangerous fire weather and its implications for local safety.

Wildfire weather is increasing in California and much of the U.S., report finds

Wildfire weather is increasing in frequency in the Western United States due to a combination of heat, dryness, and wind, posing a greater risk for large wildfires.

'Fire clouds' blanket skies as 3 wildfires rage in Southern California. What are they?

Wildfires in Southern California create pyrocumulus clouds, which can generate dangerous weather conditions including extreme winds and potentially tornadoes.

Out-of-control fires in California prompt more evacuations, Nevada faces "dangerous situation"

Southern California communities face imminent threats from wildfires, prompting evacuations, with experts warning of dangerous fire weather and its implications for local safety.

Wildfire weather is increasing in California and much of the U.S., report finds

Wildfire weather is increasing in frequency in the Western United States due to a combination of heat, dryness, and wind, posing a greater risk for large wildfires.
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'Extremely dangerous' fire conditions threaten hundreds of Reno homes

The Davis Fire in Reno poses a potentially catastrophic threat due to extreme winds and dry conditions, urgent efforts are needed to protect residential areas.

What we're reading: writers and readers on the books they enjoyed in November

Fire Weather by John Vaillant is a compelling account of a devastating fire in Fort McMurray, Canada and its connection to climate change.
Big Swiss by Jen Beagin is a hilarious novel that follows the story of a transcriber for a sex therapist who becomes infatuated with a client.
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