fast fires

We used to think wildfires gave you a bit of warning—a smoky horizon, a few embers, maybe a news update telling you to stay alert. Not anymore!

The Southern California (SoCal) wildfires are the headline, impacting air quality, public health, and our very landscape. Media coverage is rightly focused on immediate threats; however, scientific research reveals a more complex picture.

The 2018 Camp Fire in California burned 52,000 acres the day it started, killing 85 people and destroying over 16,000 homes.