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In the late spring and early fall, strong offshore winds of sinking air typically develop, bringing heat and dryness to the area.
In the spring, this is not usually a problem as vegetation is still moist from winter rains, but extreme dryness prevails by the fall, creating a danger of wildfires.
In September 1923 a major fire swept through the neighborhoods north of the University campus, stopping just short of downtown.
On October 20, 1991, gusty, hot winds fanned a conflagration along the Berkeley – Oakland border, killing 25 people and injuring 150, as well as destroying 2, 449 single-family dwellings and 437 apartment and condominium units.
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