We built our world with fire. Now heat is destroying our lives | John Vaillant
Briefly

The wildfire that has engulfed Los Angeles County is an unprecedented disaster, resulting in massive destruction with over 12,000 structures destroyed and nearly 200,000 residents evacuated. The scale of devastation, fueled by wind and drought, paints a dire picture of urban vulnerability to natural disasters.
The chaos of a rapidly spreading firestorm demonstrates the fragile relationship between urban environments and nature. With energy releases comparable to nuclear events, the consequences of such disasters are profound, showing humanity's inherent struggle with our long-standing relationship with fire.
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