California is facing an unusually early and aggressive wildfire season, with over 20,000 acres already scorched in the northern regions due to dry conditions and high winds. Emergency services have ordered evacuations across parts of Butte and Tehama counties, with over 2,000 firefighters deployed.
Officials blame a severe drought resurgence and record heat for the fires, reigniting concerns about climate resilience and forest management in the United States. Satellite images show thick smoke affecting air quality across western states, prompting health advisories in Nevada and Arizona.
Environmentalists are urging other countries, including India and Nepal, to study California’s approach to wildfire containment and prevention, especially as Himalayan regions face their own climate-induced fire risks.