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California prepares for wildfire risk as thunderstorms bring lightning threat

California has prepositioned firefighting resources across the state in anticipation of thunderstorms bringing heavy rain, dry lightning and gusty winds that could spark new wildfires, Gov. Gavin Newsom announced.  CAL FIRE has boosted staffing statewide, a press release issued Thursday said.   The agency has added extra engines, strike teams, and hand crews in both its […]

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