Special report: wildfire summer

Synopsis

In California, extreme wildfires have erupted during one of the worst fire seasons in a decade, fueled by five years of drought and strong winds. The blazes have consumed 48,000 acres, surpassing the size of San Francisco, and are now the seventh most destructive in the state's history. Firefighters face significant challenges as they combat flames spreading aggressively in multiple directions. Personal accounts, including a grandfather's recollection of his grandson's plea for help, highlight the urgent and chaotic situation faced by families like Emily's and her brother James's.