In an attempt to prevent wildfires, the utility company is removing vegetation from around power lines.

A grand jury report called out several factors that make the Santa Cruz Mountains and surrounding areas particularly vulnerable.

The fires burning in the mountains south and west of San Jose have pushed 77,000 people to flee from Santa Cruz and San Mateo counties.

California has never seen anything like the lightning fires that struck amid a pandemic, rolling blackouts and a record heatwave.

In addition to cracking down on looting, officials said, they’re also trying to ensure that everyone complies with stay-away orders.