#wildfire

#wildfire

San Francisco's St. Anthony Foundation is laying off 12% of its staff due to 'tightening resources.' CEO Larry Kwan described the decision as 'heartbreaking.' Layoffs affect a program employing formerly homeless security guards.

The Hermit's Peak Fire, ignited by a prescribed burn, became the largest wildfire in New Mexico's history after escaping its control.

"These firefighters did not have a chance," he said.

While the fire is spreading quickly, officials say it is fortunately not heading in the direction of residential areas.

Nearly 100 acres of Ventura County lands have burned due to two fires that began Monday, with the larger blaze nearly under control but the smaller growing with no containment in sight.

"As it turned out, I liked to suffer, and the depth of one's suffering directly correlated to the degree of one's euphoria at the top."