The wet winter in California, which spurred the growth of plants, and then the drought of recent months and the strong winds in the region have all contributed to the spate of wildfires across the region, resulting in the loss of 17 lives so far, the destruction of over 2000 buildings, and effects on many people outside the immediate fire area due to heavy smoke. Here are a few interesting stories on the fires and their impacts.
CNN: More evacuations ordered as deadly wildfires scorch Northern California
New York Times: Before and After Photos: Fires Tear Through California Wine Country
Forbes: The Science of ‘Diablo Winds’ Fanning California Wine Country Fires
Sonoma County Press Democrat: Safari West owner had ‘a thousand souls’ to save from Tubbs fire
Conde Nast: What California’s Wildfires Have Done to Wine Country
