EditorialA firefighter winds up hose as they retreat from a spot fire near Meyers, Calif. on Aug. 30, 2021 amid the Caldor fire. (Max Whittaker/The New York Times)
EditorialFirefighters lay out a hose line as the Dixie Fire approaches structures in the Genesee Valley in Genesee, Calif. on Thursday, Aug. 19, 2021. (Christian Monterrosa/The New York Times)
EditorialA hose line sits ready to defend the barn as Vanessa, left, and Heather Kingdon discuss an action plan if the Dixie Fire reaches the Walking G Ranch in Taylorsville, Calif., on Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2021. (Christian Monterrosa/The New York Times)