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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 • Nov 27, 2019 • 49m Listen

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.

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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.

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Press Play with Madeleine Brand

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.

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