California is facing its most devastating wildfire crisis in years. Rapidly changing weather patterns, heavy rains early in the year and a summer drought have made parched vegetation fuel. Coupled with frequent, strong winds, the fires have spread quickly and become increasingly difficult to control.
Over the past year, Southern California has been hit by flooding that left parts of the state virtually underwater. Severe weather from "Atmospheric Rivers" began in December 2013 and intensified in February 2014. Los Angeles received nearly a foot of rain during that time. The winter storm caused flooding on roads, swept away cars and triggered hundreds of mudslides. สล็อต