‘Tis the season. The California fire season, that is.
Summer is upon us and so are the fires. Nearly 30,000 acres are ablaze in the Big Sur region and have claimed over 30 homes as well as the life of a bulldozer operator whose machine flipped while trying to fight the fire. The forecasted clear skies and high temperatures aren’t going to make things any easier for the brave firefighters on the front lines. Monterrey County has declared a state of emergency until the flames are under control.
Sure, we all know that fires can destroy habitat and homes, but what does it mean for the greater Bay Area and California as a whole, for that matter?
These questions and more will be thoroughly discussed at the Bay Planning Coalition’s Energy & Water Nexus Summit 5 on September 16th by the experts of our community. In addition to the effects of fires on the Bay Area’s environment and ecosystem, California’s drought report card and the future of raw energy and infrastructure will also be discussed at the event.
As the fires rage on and as firefighters put their lives on the line, we can do our part by working together to figure out how best to manage the problem next year. Our thoughts are with those whose lives have been devastated by the flames.
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