Question

Will there be any active, large, non-contained fires in California on February 15, 2025?

Resolved:No

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Total Forecasters173

Community Prediction

0.2%

(0.1% - 2%)

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50%

community: 0.2%

Did this actually happen?No

Community Baseline Score

81.1

Community Peer Score

19.3

Authors:

skmmcj

Opened:

Jan 13, 2025

Closes:

Feb 14, 2025

Resolves:

Feb 15, 2025

Spot Scoring Time:

Jan 14, 2025

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