Observed arrival · 2026-09-07

PyroCast turns LA fire weather into a field guide

pyrocastfire.com Observed source

Editorial interest 86/100 Selection signal · not a rating of the site

A local fire-weather publication for Los Angeles and Ventura counties, combining weather checks, reports, explainers, and an interactive fire-spread simulator.

Landing page captured for the 2026-09-07 issue.

Field notes

PyroCast combines a local fire-weather check with a terrain simulator that models a spark moving through grass, brush, rock, and slopes. Visitors can adjust wind direction, wind speed, and fuel moisture; the example state uses 15 mph wind and 8% fuel moisture. The page also explains why containment figures can mislead, how Santa Ana winds alter fire behavior, and the practical difference between an evacuation warning and an order.

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