California has declared a state of emergency following multiple wildfires that erupted due to extreme heat and high winds. Over 20,000 residents have been evacuated from rural areas north of Sacramento. Firefighters are battling to contain the largest blaze — the Golden Ridge Fire — which has already scorched over 18,000 acres.
Governor Gavin Newsom stated that resources from nearby states and federal agencies are being deployed. Climate experts warn that such fires will become more common as temperatures rise globally.
India, Nepal, and Bhutan — with their own increasing forest fire incidents — are monitoring such events for disaster management strategies.