How Did California Wildfires Wreak So Much Havoc? Listen Download Embed Share Share this on Facebook (Opens in a new window) Share this on Twitter (Opens in a new window) Share this via Email A firefighter holds a water hose while fighting a wildfire Saturday, Oct. 14, 2017, in Santa Rosa, Calif. ( Marcio Jose Sanchez / AP Photo ) Produced by Isabel Angell Hosted by Todd Zwillich Produced by PRI and WNYC