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Smoke and Fire in Southern California
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Smoke and Fire in Southern California

In December 2017, thick smoke streamed from several fires burning in southern California.

Published Dec 7, 2017

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Winds Drive Smoky Wildfires in California, Mexico
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Winds Drive Smoky Wildfires in California, Mexico

Hot, dry weather and fierce easterlies fanned the flames of several blazes, endangering homes and lives.

Published Oct 25, 2019

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Fires in Northern Mexico
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Fires in Northern Mexico

Thick plumes of smoke wafted west over the Pacific Ocean on powerful winds on November 19, 2005. The smoke was pouring from wildfires, marked with red boxes, burning just south of Tijuana, Mexico.

Published Nov 22, 2005

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Fires in Southern California
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Fires in Southern California

Published Oct 28, 2003

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Fires near Los Angeles, California
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Fires near Los Angeles, California

Driven by powerful Santa Ana winds, wildfires raged near Los Angeles, California, in mid-October 2008.

Published Oct 15, 2008

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Fires in Southern California
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Fires in Southern California

Published Oct 27, 2003

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Fires in California
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Fires in California

While the 2014 wildfire season has been active in California, the fires have not been particularly large or damaging.

Published Aug 26, 2014

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