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What California can learn from Australia’s fire warning system
The Cave Fire sparked in Santa Barbara on Monday, and residents have been ordered to evacuate as it spreads. Fires are the norm in California, as well as Australia. But Australia has developed a warning system that California might want to emulate.
By Madeleine Brand • • 49m ListenThe Cave Fire sparked in Santa Barbara on Monday, and residents have been ordered to evacuate as it spreads. Fires are the norm in California, as well as Australia. But Australia has developed a warning system that California might want to emulate.
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5 storiesHow California can improve its fire warning system: Lessons from Australia
A wind-driven brush fire sparked in Santa Barbara on Monday afternoon. Thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate as the Cave Fire spreads. Fires are the norm in California now -- as well as Australia.
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