12 Questions
What is one reason fire squads in Southern California are having difficulty containing wildfires?
Hotter, faster, and more erratic wildfires
What term is used to refer to wildfires that burn 500,000 acres or more?
Siege fires
Which factor contributes to the trend of more superhot fires according to experts?
Longer fire seasons
What has been the unintentional consequence of the policy to stop wildfires as quickly as possible?
Natural eradication of underbrush halted
What is one reason cited for the increasing trend of superhot fires?
Below-normal precipitation
What characterizes megafires compared to the average forest fire 20 years ago?
$10 \times$ larger in size
What does Dominik Kulakowski compare building homes in fire-prone ecosystems to?
Building homes on the side of an active volcano
Why does Terry McHale mention that more residential housing is being built in California?
To contribute to the intensity of fires
What is one positive change mentioned about California's progress on preparedness in recent years?
Improved firefighting equipment
Why are firefighters' unions now praising the state's commitment to firefighting?
Increased funding and support for infrastructure needs
What investment has the state made to improve firefighting strategies?
Upgrading command-and-control facilities
Why couldn't California communicate adequately with other jurisdictions during previous fire sieges?
Lack of proper communication systems
Learn about the increasing menace of wildfires in Southern California, fueled by factors like the Santa Ana Winds and hotter, faster, and more erratic fire behavior. Explore why fire squads face difficulties in containing these blazes despite better preparedness and experience.
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