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Only 60 Fire Lookouts Remain in America. This Man Is One of Them.
'Ode to Desolation' introduces us to Jim Henterly, who spends his summers stationed at the historic Desolation Peak Fire Lookout
A Glimpse into Why California's Wildfires Have Gotten So Bad
This six-part series explores the history of California's forests, as well as the increasing threat of wildfires across the state
Orange Skies. Endless Smoke. Our Climate-Change Future Is Here.
This fire season is yet another sign that we can't wait any longer to fix our planet
My Neighbors and I Banded Together to Save Our Homes from a Wildfire
With the CZU Lightning Complex fire bearing down on them, a rogue group of citizens banded together to stay and defend their homes in the mountains above Santa Cruz, California. Here's how they fought the fire—and won.
A Letter to My Daughter After Our Home Burned Down
Marine biologist Wallace J. Nichols's house burned to the ground in California's CZU Lightning Complex fire. He wrote his daughter a letter breaking the news.
How to Prepare for Natural Disasters During the Pandemic
COVID-19 is going to limit and slow relief—and increase the importance of personal preparedness
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