thomas fire

Thomas Fire Is Now the Largest in California History

Robert Jablon / The Associated Press Dec 23, 2017 The fire in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties had scorched 273,400 acres, or about 427 square miles of coastal foothills and national forest. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

The Thomas Fire and the Tax Bill

Nomi Prins / Truthdig Dec 22, 2017 While the GOP and Wall Street celebrate, communities like Ojai, Calif., navigate disaster relief with little sympathy from the government and corporate America. Dig deeper ( 8 Min. Read )

Calmer Winds Help California Firefighters

By Robert Jablon and Chris Carlson / The Associated Press Dec 16, 2017 Crews take advantage of easing conditions, managing to stop the state's third-largest wildfire from burning thousands of homes near Santa Barbara. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Hell Hath No Fury Like Mother Nature Scorned

Eric Ortiz / Truthdig Dec 9, 2017 When will humans learn? Nothing is more powerful than the natural world. Dig deeper ( 6 Min. Read )

California Fires Raise Health and Environmental Concerns

Emily Wells / Truthdig Dec 9, 2017 The wildfires—both recent and ongoing—have affected water and air quality and may pose future threats. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )