Why Paradise CA wildfire hardening wasn’t enough to save it
Paradise had geared up for disaster. The Butte County town had an evacuation plan and emergency-notification systems. Paradise, neighboring communities and the county had undertaken “vegetation management” programs to reduce wildfire hazards. Yet for all its preparation, Paradise wasn’t truly ready for something like the Camp Fire. … The report comes as California, struggling with drought-like conditions, confronts another potentially difficult wildfire season.
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