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Flying into Plumes: Studying Wildfire Smoke

Flying into Plumes: Studying Wildfire Smoke

Wildfire smoke is far more complex and dynamic than meets the eye     Brett B. Palm University of Washington (The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) (THE CONVERSATION) The year 2020...

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Packing a Red Bag

Packing a Red Bag

Make sure that you are always ready to go     Tim Ryan | FireRescue Magazine Packing for a fire assignment can be a daunting task, particularly because many fire assignments come with short notice. Developing a system to have your gear ready to go at a...

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California Fire Danger Eases as Winds Ease

California Fire Danger Eases as Winds Ease

Santa Ana winds fade     LOS ANGELES (AP) — Wildfire danger eased in Southern California on Wednesday as warm and dry Santa Ana winds faded and developing onshore flow was expected to spread cooling inland. Firefighters stopped brushfires in Los Angeles and...

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Winds Bring Southern California Power Cuts

Winds Bring Southern California Power Cuts

Santa Ana winds expected to grow in strength.     LOS ANGELES (AP) — Gusty, dry Santa Ana winds swept parts of Southern California on Monday, forcing utilities to begin targeted power cuts to prevent electrical equipment from sparking and igniting wildfires...

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PG&E Rate Hike Aimed at Improvements to Ease Fire Risk

PG&E Rate Hike Aimed at Improvements to Ease Fire Risk

An average increase of 8%   By MICHAEL LIEDTKE AP Business Writer SAN RAMON, Calif. (AP) — Pacific Gas & Electric's household customers will be hit with an average rate increase of 8% to help the once-bankrupt utility pay for improvements designed to reduce...

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California Winds Ease but Fire Danger Remains High

California Winds Ease but Fire Danger Remains High

Santa Ana winds hit 50 mph to 85 mph at time     CHRISTOPHER WEBER Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Powerful winds that pushed wildfires through Southern California, burning several homes and injuring two firefighters, began easing but forecasters warned...

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