Wildfires

  This is an extreme tragedy for the people in the middle of this wildfire. It strikes me that this seems highly unusual to have wildfires of this nature in the Winter, yet we know extreme weather conditions are the new normal.

 Guardian UK: Colorado winter wildfires destroy hundreds of homes as thousands flee - Gusts of up to 105 mph whipped up flames, destroying hundreds of homes and prompting the governor to declare a state of emergency by Gabrielle Canon

The fires, burning to the north and south of the city of Boulder, were fanned by gusts that whipped flames and smoke into a frenzy. Officials said during a Thursday evening news conference that the fires had already blackened 1,600 acres.