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Gormy Cuss

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1. No rain=more fires.

Reply to Pretzel_Warrior (Original post)

Tue Feb 25, 2014, 01:18 PM

Feb 2014

This time of year the risk of wildfires is usually close to zero because this should be the height of rainy season. As we all know, the rain has been lacking.

Typically wildfire season is late summer and fall when there's been no rain for 3-6 months and warm temperatures.

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This message was self-deleted by its author [View all] Pretzel_Warrior Feb 2014 OP

No rain=more fires. Gormy Cuss Feb 2014 #1

that's why it's so scary. FEBRUARY? oh boy. Pretzel_Warrior Feb 2014 #2

Yes. There's a strong chance, though, of significant MineralMan Feb 2014 #3

let's hope some significant rain can cool the tinder box for awhile at least. Pretzel_Warrior Feb 2014 #7

Looks like an even more powerful storm will be following that one Brother Buzz Feb 2014 #9

Why yes, cali is on fire Autumn Feb 2014 #4

It's a 3fer pintobean Feb 2014 #10

I bet this shout out has already gotten the attention Autumn Feb 2014 #12

I don't know... pintobean Feb 2014 #19

I'm glad to see I wasn't the only one who was onto this garbage. Sheldon Cooper Feb 2014 #17

It's a shout out to this place Autumn Feb 2014 #22

then the rains come and along with them... mudslides NightWatcher Feb 2014 #5

so that's why everyone's fleeing cali Pretzel_Warrior Feb 2014 #6

... NuclearDem Feb 2014 #8

Two week old story. Fire in California is a very serious and often deadly matter. Bluenorthwest Feb 2014 #11

It's what disruptors do. morningfog Feb 2014 #15

you have a good imagination Pretzel_Warrior Feb 2014 #16

cali should be on fire since she's nearing the 100,000 post milestone... Blue_Tires Feb 2014 #13

this one hits on all cylinders! n/t ProdigalJunkMail Feb 2014 #14

Hm? Two week old story, your own headline, using a DUer's name that you despise? morningfog Feb 2014 #18

you mean like PM'ing another poster who got a time out mocking them? Pretzel_Warrior Feb 2014 #20

Is a pm a post? morningfog Feb 2014 #23

I think others should know of your treacherous behavior Pretzel_Warrior Feb 2014 #25

That's hilarious. morningfog Feb 2014 #26

Oops, I thought the OP was in reference to the individual who has 13 posts ... 11 Bravo Feb 2014 #21

This is disruptive. hrmjustin Feb 2014 #24

I am locking this thread. Only posts bashing Obama are allowed on GD. Pretzel_Warrior Feb 2014 #27