California wildfires 2017-2018

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Introduction

Massive wildfires spread throughout California in 2017 and 2018, burning down homes and even destroying the town of Paradise.

Hazards
Wildfire
Country and region
United States of America

Knowledge base

Documents and publications

Water safety attitudes, risk perception, experiences, and education for households impacted by the 2018 Camp Fire, California

The 2018 Camp Fire in Butte County, California, was the state’s most destructive wildfre in history, destroying more than 14,600 homes. The wildfre caused widespread drinking water system chemical contamination resulting in acute and chronic health risks

Research briefs

Poorer mental health smolders after deadly, devastating wildfire

2018 Camp Fire case study finds increased chronic psychological issues in the aftermath, such as PTSD and depression
University of California, San Diego
Documents and publications

Factors influencing adoption and rejection of fire hazard severity zone maps in California

Community wildfire preparedness programs are an important means of protecting residents living in hazardous areas like the wildland-urban interface. Different programs rely on various sets of drivers, such as legal enforcement or engaged citizens. In this

Documents and publications

USA: Community wildfire prevention & mitigation report

California experienced the deadliest and most destructive wildfires in its history in 2017 and 2018. Fueled by drought, an unprecedented buildup of dry vegetation and extreme winds, the size and intensity of these wildfires caused the loss of more than

Update

'The air feels different': a year after California's deadliest fire, Paradise isn't giving up

One year after the California Camp fire, former residents must navigate a life for ever changed. The disaster has been particularly devastating for those without means.
Guardian, the (UK)
Update

New era of U.S. wildfire modeling begins with risk modeler

Wildfire has staked its claim as a major U.S. peril. Risk Modeler 1.13 includes elements that are important in producing a forward-looking view of wildfire risk.
Risk Management Solutions
Update

USA: California power shutoff: How PG&E's actions hit the medically vulnerable the hardest

The impacts of the electricity cut are being disproportionately felt by those dependent on medical devices. The sense of community will be necessary for the next shutoff.
Guardian, the (UK)
Documents and publications

Community wildfire prevention & mitigation report

California experienced the deadliest and most destructive wildfires in its history in 2017 and 2018. Fueled by drought, extreme winds and an unprecedented build up of dry vegetation, the size and intensity of these wildfires caused the loss of more than

Update

Rethinking disaster recovery after a California town is leveled by wildfire

As the 2018 Camp Fire in Paradise, California has highlighted, a reactionary approach to disasters is not financially sustainable anymore as risks increase.
NPR
Update

USA: Learning from the Camp Fire six months on

After the Camp Fire incinerated Paradise, California, officials must reduce the flammability of homes, implement fire reduction efforts on a community-wide basis, and plan for emergency evacuations.
Earth Island Journal, Earth Island Institute

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