Contents

Chapters in this book

1. Frontmatter i
2. Contents vii
3. Acknowledgments xi
4. Introduction xiii
5. The Nature of Fire 1
6. Fire and Life across California 30
7. The Flames of History 110
8. Burning Issues 137
9. Getting Ready: Life on the Edge 164
10. Online Fire Resources 191
11. Glossary 193
12. References 197
13. Art Credits 205
14. Index 209