As the smoke/haze/fog billows across the southern/coastal/central Californian landscape, a grim reality sets in: this year's wildfire season is proving to be one of the most devastating/fierce/intense yet. With flames racing/leaping/consuming through vast swathes of forest/brush/grassland, residents are facing an unprecedented test of their prepare

A infernoscorch has erupted in Southern California, sending plumes of soot high into the sky and forcing thousands to flee their homes. The quickly spreading wildfireis been fueled by arid conditions and strong winds, creating a dangerous situation for firefighters battling to contain the blazes. Authorities have issued mandatory evacuation orders