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mchill

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10. I mean NOTHING will work in extreme WINDS
Fri Jan 10, 2025, 07:23 PM
Jan 2025

The Camp Fire winds in Paradise were 50 mph—fuel breaks at the top of ridges are for normal weather. The Palisades Fire had 100 mph winds blowing hot air over already dried up fuels. Think of a blow torch throwing embers miles ahead. It is a stand down situation for fire crews other than putting out spot fires and rescue.
(Air Attack excepted)

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