Spring Creek Fire

Firefighters watch as flames from the County Fire climb a hillside in Guinda, California, on July 1st, 2018.

With more than 50 active wildfires burning across the American West, this summer is off to a fiery start.

By Emily Moon

Smoke rises from the County Fire as it burns through dry brush on July 2nd, 2018, in Guinda, California.

A wildfire expert explains the fire's erratic behavior—and why we should be worried.

By Rebecca Worby

Firefighters work to clear debris following a fire at the Ghost Ship warehouse in Oakland, California, on December 3rd, 2016.

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