How Did the Camp Fire Start and Spread?
Clip: Season 46 Episode 8 | 1m 46s Video has closed captioning.
The Camp Fire, which began on Nov. 8, 2018, was the deadliest and most destructive wildfire in California history to date.
Aired: 05/08/19
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