Amy Scott of San Francisco takes in the view from the Embarcadero.
Philip Pacheco/Getty ImagesWhile we're in the middle of hurricane season here in Florida, families are hoping to keep their homes as fires rage all along the west coast. These stunning images show how intense the fires have changed their lives. These orange sky photos are unreal. I lived in the California Central Valley for a few years. Been hearing awful stories from friends out there. One who's a teacher has two students who both lost their homes.
Apple Fire In Southern California Forces Evacuations
(Photo by David McNew/Getty Images)Flames and heavy smoke approach on a western front of the Apple Fire, consuming brush and forest at a high rate of speed during an excessive heat warning on August 1, 2020 in Cherry Valley, California. The fire began shortly before 5 p.m. the previous evening, threatening a large number of homes overnight and forcing thousands to flee before exploding to 12,000 acres this afternoon, mostly climbing the steep wilderness slopes of the San Bernardino Mountains.
Bobcat Fire Burns East Of Los Angeles
Michael Heiman/Getty Images)The sun sets behind smoke caused by local wildfires on September 09, 2020 in Huntington Beach, California.
LNU Lightning Complex Fire Burns In Napa County
Justin Sullivan/Getty ImagesLocal residents sit next to a vineyard as they watch the LNU Lightning Complex fire burning in nearby hills on August 20, 2020 in Healdsburg, California.
LNU Lightning Complex Fire Burns In Napa County
(Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)A local resident stands next to a vineyard while watching the LNU Lightning Complex fire burning in nearby hills on August 20, 2020 in Healdsburg, California.
Creek Fire Grows Rapidly Near Shaver Lake, California
David McNew/Getty ImagesA community of forest homes lies in ruins along Auberry Road in the Meadow Lakes area after the Creek Fire swept through on September 8, 2020 near Shaver Lake, California.
Hennessey Fire Burns In Napa County
Justin Sullivan/Getty ImagesEmbers blow off a burned tree after the LNU Lightning Complex Fire burned through the area on August 18, 2020 in Napa, California.
Wildfires Envelop San Francisco Bay Area In Dark Orange Haze
Philip Pacheco/Getty ImagesThe Port of Oakland sits beneath the Bay Bridge as smoke from various wildfires burning across Northern California mixes with the marine layer, blanketing San Francisco in darkness and an orange glow on September 9, 2020.
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Justin Sullivan/Getty ImagesNAPA, CALIFORNIA - AUGUST 19: The LNU Lightning Complex fire burns in the hills surrounding Lake Berryessa on August 19, 2020 in Napa, California. The LNU Lightning Complex fire is spread over 5 counties and has burned over 124,000 acres. The out-of-control wildfire has destroyed at least 50 homes and is zero percent contained. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)
Wildfires Envelop San Francisco Bay Area In Dark Orange Haze
Philip Pacheco/Getty ImagesSmoke from various wildfires burning across Northern California mixes with the marine layer, blanketing the San Francisco skyline in darkness and an orange glow, seen from Treasure Island on September 9, 2020 in San Francisco.
Wildfires Envelop San Francisco Bay Area In Dark Orange Haze
Philip Pacheco/Getty ImagesA ship passes beneath the Bay Bridge as smoke from various wildfires burning across Northern California mixes with the marine layer, blanketing San Francisco in darkness and an orange glow on September 9, 2020 in San Francisco.
Wildfires Envelop San Francisco Bay Area In Dark Orange Haze
Philip Pacheco/Getty ImagesAmy Scott of San Francisco takes in the view from the Embarcadero as smoke from various wildfires burning across Northern California mixes with the marine layer, blanketing San Francisco in darkness.
Wildfires Envelop San Francisco Bay Area In Dark Orange Haze
Philip Pacheco/Getty ImagesA ship passes beneath the Bay Bridge as smoke from various wildfires burning across Northern California mixes with the marine layer, blanketing San Francisco in darkness and an orange glow on September 9, 2020 in San Francisco.
Wildfires Envelop San Francisco Bay Area In Dark Orange Haze
Philip Pacheco/Getty ImagesAmy Scott of San Francisco takes in the view from the Embarcadero.
