
Why California's fires are burning longer and harder
Clip: 8/13/2015 | 6m 24s
Why California's fires are burning longer and harder
High temperatures, unpredictable winds and extremely dry conditions caused by the relentless drought have made managing this summer's blazes particularly challenging and unpredictable in California. The NewsHour's Cat Wise reports from Lake County, one of the state's hardest hit areas.
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Why California's fires are burning longer and harder
Clip: 8/13/2015 | 6m 24s
High temperatures, unpredictable winds and extremely dry conditions caused by the relentless drought have made managing this summer's blazes particularly challenging and unpredictable in California. The NewsHour's Cat Wise reports from Lake County, one of the state's hardest hit areas.
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