California and Other Western Wildfires

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The book explores the devastating effects of catastrophic wildfires in California and the broader western United States, highlighting the $10 billion cost incurred in 2017 alone. It emphasizes the human and environmental toll of these disasters, particularly in the context of increasing dry weather and drought conditions. Additionally, it discusses the strategies employed by fire professionals and policymakers to address and mitigate the growing threat of wildfires in the region.