Humans have become a geologic force by cooking the planet — using fire on a scale that is altering land, water, air and ...

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But by January, the threat feels less palpable, because the landscape is usually wet. San Francisco International Airport, for instance, has received 107% of the year’s average annual rainfall.

NBC News' Denise Isaac gives the forecast on wind speeds and fire threat for the Los Angeles area during the weekend as 9 million people remain at risk.Jan. 11, 2025 ...

Uh , we're going to see an increase in wind speeds. And that wind blows from desert to ocean. And with that brings high fire danger. And the reason why it's so high ? Higher than usual.