Fire 'zero percent contained' as of Sunday night; climate change, drought exacerbate blaze; more fires expected in coming months

2,000 firefighters and 17 helicopters deployed to fight fire that has burned through 14,200 acres and destroyed 10 properties; ex-VP Gore warns against US 'inaction' on climate

International body's environment program says the most ambitious efforts to curb greenhouse gas emissions won't prevent a dramatic surge in the frequency of extreme fire conditions

The trees were once considered nearly fire-proof, but two years of blazes so intense to burn hot enough and high enough to kill so many giant sequoias show impact of climate change

Wrapping deflects heat away from buildings, helping prevent flammable materials from combusting

Fire destroys 463,477 acres, up from the previous day's total of 447,723 acres, and now covers area larger than Los Angeles

Only 21% contained, Dixie Fire destroys 447,723 acres in four counties, up from previous day's total of 434,813 acres burned and surpassing vast Bootleg Fire in southern Oregon

Over 100 homes destroyed as Dixie Fire burns through mountain town; no injuries or deaths immediately reported; efforts delayed as some residents refuse to evacuate

Back-up arrangements due to the coronavirus pandemic are changed again as congregations are forced to evacuate -- some of them in the middle of services

Fire chief says personnel focused on saving lives rather than halting flames as inferno burns 25-mile path of destruction; thousands forced to flee their homes