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Central TX: "So Hot, FIres Are Starting Themselves!"
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[quote:Anonymous Coward 1519119:MV8xNjE1NTg3XzI2NjgzMzQzXzVDMUNCOTI0] On top of that Ranchers have been having to sell their cattle for slaughter, because of the drought, and lack of grass for them to graze on. 750,000 sold. Beef prices are going to rise sharply, as well as many other commodities because of their interconnectedness. [/quote]
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"Spontaneous Combustion" is occurring.
One of my friends had to put out a fire with his shirt for stranded motorist.
(I'm new at this so forgive me if the post doesn't turn out right.)
It was 112f today, which tied the record for hottest day EVER here in Austin, TX.
According to the news, it may be even hotter tomorrow and the electrical grid for the state is stretched too thin already. They even are suggesting for their heavy electric users to consider closing shop.
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