1. “It felt like the whole world was burning down.”

That’s how our Los Angeles reporters describe the wind-driven wildfires that have scorched 116,000 acres across Ventura and Los Angeles counties. Schools are closed, roadways are shut and nearly 200,000 people have been told to evacuate. Winds are strengthening, and none of the fires are close to being contained. Here’s the latest.

This video examines how recent weather, climate change and rapid development have made California’s fire season so brutal this year. Our California Today newsletter will have detailed updates in the morning.