Fires in California have forced more than 119,000 people from their homes. Firefighters are struggling to get a handle on the 560 wildfires burning throughout the state, scorching more than 900,000 acres, including a treasured redwood forest. About a dozen major fires continue to grow, particularly in the north, where two groupings are now among the largest in state history. More dry thunderstorms could make things worse. Gavin Newsom said he was receiving help even from the East Coast and Australia.

Source: New York Times August 23, 2020 10:00 UTC