How California can improve its fire warning system: Lessons from Australia

A wind-driven brush fire sparked in Santa Barbara on Monday afternoon. Thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate as the Cave Fire spreads. Fires are the norm in California now -- as well as Australia. But Australia has developed a warning system, one that California might want to emulate. 

Credits

Guest:

  • Diana Leonard - science writer covering natural hazards in California

Host:

Madeleine Brand

Producers:

Sarah Sweeney, Michell Eloy, Alexandra Sif Tryggvadottir, Rosalie Atkinson, Brian Hardzinski, Rebecca Mooney