In December 2017, the Skirball Fire in Bel-Air, Los Angeles injured three firefighters, damaged or destroyed 18 structures, and burned 422 acres. These fires fueled discussions around how climate change increases the severity and frequency of fires within California.
Whitegeese speaks to the literature immediately relevant to climate change, the after effects of poor air quality and smoke inhalation, and the informed prevention innovations during the 2017 wildfires in Los Angeles.