Nathan Rott

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In Northern California, some of the worst wildfires in the state’s history have killed more than 30 people, and left countless missing. More than 200,000 acres have been scorched.

Scenes from scorched Northern California

In Northern California, some of the worst wildfires in the state’s history have killed more than 30 people, and left countless missing. More than 200,000 acres have been scorched.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Investigators are still trying to figure out what caused roughly two dozen fires that're burning in Northern California.

Who decides when its an emergency?

Investigators are still trying to figure out what caused roughly two dozen fires that're burning in Northern California.

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