worldUpdated: Sep 12, 2020 15:56 ISTJohn Sykes built his life around his cabin in the dense woods of Northern California. Five of the top 10 biggest blazes in state history are still burning and fire season often gets worse in the fall. California Governor Gavin Newsom toured the fire-ravaged region on Friday and strongly asserted that climate change was evident and pledged to redouble efforts to “decarbonise” the economy. Just come to the state of California, observe it with your own eyes,” he said, citing the hottest August in state history, 14,000 dry lightning strikes in three days, record-breaking temperatures, drought and millions of dead trees. Berry Creek, which began as a stage coach stop during the California Gold Rush, was among the hardest hit communities.

Source: Hindustan Times September 12, 2020 09:09 UTC