Carr Fire

Firefighters try to control a back burn as the Carr Fire spreads toward the towns of Douglas City and Lewiston near Redding, California, on July 31st, 2018.
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How Governmental Failure Amplified the Devastation of California's Carr Fire

Every level of government understood the dangers of a potential fire in the region but took few, if any, of the steps needed to prevent catastrophe.

Destroyed properties in Redding, California.
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The Things They Lost in the Fire

After fleeing the Carr Fire, survivors ask: What did they leave behind?

A burning home is reflected in a pool during the Carr fire in Redding, California, on July 27th, 2018.
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What You Need to Know About the 2018 Wildfire Season So Far

A selection of recent Pacific Standard stories on wildfires and their consequences.

A firefighter tries to control a back burn as the Carr Fire continues to spread toward the towns of Douglas City and Lewiston near Redding, California, on July 31st, 2018.
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California's Carr Fire Is Already Among the State's Most Destructive in Recent History

Wildfires in the state are getting bigger and more costly.