A Week of Extreme Weather, Explained

Times Insider explains who we are and what we do, and delivers behind-the-scenes insights into how our journalism comes together.On Friday, a wildfire broke out in Southern California. As of early Monday, the blaze had ravaged over 20,000 acres. Another fire last week in the northern part of the state prompted about 29,000 people to evacuate. Both incidents underscore how wildfires are becoming larger and more…