21.   The fire grew at a slower pace Wednesday, thanks to higher humidity and cooler temperatures.

22.   The forecast called for cooler temperatures and higher humidity.

23.   The overcast skies brought cooler weather and higher humidity but also fears that lightning strikes might touch off new bush fires as winds whipped up flames.

24.   Under global warming theories, a rise in global warming should cause more rain and snow, because a warmer atmosphere is able to maintain higher humidity.

25.   Dry heat over the weekend made their job more difficult but higher humidity on Monday was expected to aid firefighters.

26.   Lower temperatures and higher humidity were helping the firefighting efforts although strong winds continued to fuel the flames, she said.