California Drought Causes Devastating Wildfires
In one year, California wildfires have consumed almost three times the state’s five-year average of land.
In one year, California wildfires have consumed almost three times the state’s five-year average of land.
Since 2012, California has been suffering a major drought that has had a big impact its residents. Many have lost access to water and the area’s wildfire season has been more intense as a result.
A huge wildfire swept through Yosemite National Park in California last summer, raining ash on San Francisco’s water supply and shocking the nation.
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