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The Week in Photos: Wildfires in Southern California and Protests in Mexico, Greece, and Germany

A round-up of images from Viewfinder, Pacific Standard's daily photo feature.

A conversation with an atmospheric chemist about the health risks posed to Californians by smoke from the Thomas Fire and Creek Fire.

If you're following coverage of wildfires, or trying to stay safe, here are some helpful definitions to know.

A firefighter cuts brush at the Thomas Fire on December 7th, 2017, near Fillmore, California.

The Thomas Fire had burned an estimated at 65,500 acres and destroyed hundreds of structures as of mid-morning Wednesday.

In response to the devastation caused by the Tubbs Fire, California needs to rethink its approach in dealing with future urban conflagrations.

Meanwhile, several blazes in Northern California have yet to be contained.

Thanks to drought and wildfire, previously hidden archaeological sites are now being exposed to passersby. And that's leading to a lot of theft.

As wildfires continue to ravage the West Coast, concerns emerge for the marijuana industry.

While there’s no crystal ball for forecasting wildfire, experts have come to expect fiercer and more frequent blazes year after year.