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Introduction:
There are very serious and sometime disastrous elements to wildfires in California. It is clear that the fires that rage throughout the state are seen as horrific natural disasters. ... The second topic that will be discussed is the horrible history of California Wildfires, including land damage, human loss and lessons learned from every experience. The third topic that will be discussed is ways of preventing wildfires, as well as areas in which fires can be stopped, slowed down and contained.
Causes of Wildfires:
"Fire Season"
Fire season in California comes every year. The news channels talk about it, the weathermen predict it and still every year there are stories of horrible fires seen throughout California. ... These fires spread viciously and very quickly through many parts of the southland and Northern California as well.
Fire Season has seemed to start at the end of the long and dry summer that California experiences. ... Usually by August it has been more than six months since there has been any substantial precipitation in California. ... The droughts that California experiences are very dangerous and have many more effects than just lack of moisture. ... Since they originated over the desert and dries out even more through its descend to California. ...
The reason that the California Fire Season coincides with the Santa Ana Winds is the extreme dry climate and temperatures throughout this time of year. The long summer that has damaged the wildlife aids in creating great horrific fires. ... Little fires begin and start spreading due to the winds. ... This year alone, California experienced its worst wildfires to date. The fires ranged from San Diego all the way to the San Bernardino Mountains, Lake Arrowhead, Malibu and the San Fernando Valley.
Arson
Although arson is a crime, it is sometimes unclear whether fires have started purposefully or accidental. ... Some of the largest fires in recent California History that were started by these "backyard fires" were the Topanga Fire in 1993. ... The winds kicked up and eventually started the Oakland Hills fire in Northern California. ...
California History with Wildfires:
In 1991, a driver going home, through out his lit cigarette and started a small blaze. The winds kicked up and eventually started the Oakland Hills fire in Northern California. ...
In 1993 there were 20 major fires in California burning at the same time. The most infamous fires were the Laguna fire in Orange County. ...
There have also been many significant fires within the California region. Some of these fires include the Boys Ranch brush fire, which burned 9,000 acres and spread all the way to El Dorado County.
Approximate Word count = 2050
Approximate Pages = 8.2
(250 words per page double spaced)
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