California and Other Western Wildfires

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The book examines the devastating effects of wildfires, highlighting the $10 billion spent in 2017 to address the California fires that ravaged 300,000 acres and displaced 100,000 individuals. It explores the increasing frequency of catastrophic wildfires due to dry weather and drought conditions in the western U.S. and Canada. Additionally, it delves into the strategies employed by fire professionals and policymakers to mitigate these disasters and their impacts on communities and the environment.