With fires again blazing through California, the firefighters and national parks are working to protect the largest trees in the world. Several trees, including General Sherman, the 2,500 year old largest tree on earth. While sequoias are naturally fire resistant

This year has seen more than 7,400 wildfires in California, burning through 2.2 million acres. This year saw the Dixie fire, which is the second largest fire ever recorded in the state.

Fires are becoming more common due to rising temperatures and dryer conditions. The Climate crisis will only cause more frequent and more devastating fires, as we’ve seen in recent years.