Forests

How Google is fighting fire with real-time mapping data

The remains of a home lies destroyed by wildfires in Green Valley Lake, California October 24, 2007. Firefighters made headway against 18 wildfires blazing across Southern California on Wednesday as hot winds abated for the first time in four days, but they were still battling to save entire neighborhoods from hopscotching flames.  REUTERS/Max Whittaker (UNITED STATES) - GM1DWLGDXMAA

The wildfires have caused 200,000 people to leave their homes. Image: REUTERS/Max Whittaker

Sean Fleming
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