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When the Forest Burns: Understanding Wildfires and What Comes After

I’ll never forget the morning I woke up to a copper-orange sky. Ash floated like snowflakes. The air was thick, heavy with smoke. Miles away, a wildfire had sparked to life—and the wind brought it whispering through the valley. It was beautiful. And terrifying. Understanding forest fires isn’t just for firefighters. As hikers, campers, and stewards of the land, we owe it to the wild places we love to understand what causes these blazes—and what grows from their ashes.

How to help California Wildfire Victims

How to help California Wildfire Victims

I know it seems frustrating seeing people’s homes burn. We needn’t be helpless bystanders. Here are four things we can do to help. Donate to The Centre for Disaster Philanthropy (CDP) The CDP is the only full-time national resource dedicated to helping donors maximize their impact by making more intentional disaster-related giving decisions. Donate Donate to the California Community Foundation (CCF) The CCF invests tens of millions in transforming Los Angeles, but also through partnerships and innovative approaches, using their tools to maximize Read More