Improved Weather Helps Fire Crews Gain Control Over California Blazes

Cooler weather has allowed evacuation orders to be lifted for 50,000 people in California, but fires in Sequoia National Forest have led to more evacuations. The wildfires have burned over 5900 square miles, displacing 170,000 people at their peak. The U.S. Army has mobilized 200 soldiers to assist local crews. Governor Newsom states that resources are strained, with over 15,000 people working on the fire lines. The fire season is historic in terms of acreage burned, and efforts continue to battle the blazes.

What resources are being mobilized to assist in fighting the wildfires?

What is the significance of the number of acres burned this year compared to previous years?