Niall Calvert, Wesleyan University

While this issue is known to be particularly concerning across the Pacific Northwest, these fires are gradually spreading across the continent. Here’s why you should be concerned.

Ailun Shi, UC Berkeley

Record temperatures have resulted in rolling blackouts in the western U.S. If you don’t have AC — or even power — here’s how to keep cool.

Angel Zhu, University of California, Berkeley

In order to prevent huge fires, California’s state electric company shuts down the power, but the decision is a little controversial to say the least.

Haileigh Galloway, Indian River State College

What effects have the California fires had on the state’s students, and how will the fires affect their campuses and their families?