As someone who grew up in New York, I am not accustomed to wildfires. On the other hand, as someone who’s lived in Southern California for over 20 years, I don’t ever want to get so used to wildfires that I become complacent about them. Face it, wildfires are scary stuff. Mix it with intensely hot temperatures and ferocious wind gusts and you’ve got yourself a recipe for disaster, my friend. Continue reading →