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climate change
Fires set record books ablaze
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Six of the 20 largest fires in state history, and other news from around the state.Bay Area
3 lightning-sparked fires in the Bay Area nearly contained
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846,353 acres burned altogether, with 6 fatalities.Around Town
Wildfire smoke turns Bay Area skies orange; poor air quality into weekend
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Sky color, seen here midweek over Piedmont, is not expected to change much the remainder of this week.California
Extreme wildfires can create their own dangerous weather — here’s how
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Heat (high temperatures), fuel (dry vegetation) and oxygen (winds) make the toxic mix which in turn can produce fire tornadoes and thunderstorms.Bay Area
‘It feels like the end of the world’
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The menacing color and lack of sunlight amplify an already foreboding atmosphere caused by historic wildfires.Around Town
Smoke from fires turns Bay Area skies red and orange
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According to experts, the smoke is filtering out blue light, giving skies around a red-orange tint, and an end-of-days vibe.kamala harris
‘We are in uncharted territory’: High winds spreading already-historic fires
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The likelihood of fires metastasizing and others exploding looms large for overworked firefighters and exhausted residents.Bay Area
Red Flag warning issued for East Bay hills, North Bay mountains
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As gusty winds are expected to continue for another day, the warning is in effect until 8 a.m. Wednesday.pg&e
