The UCSC Science Communication Department answers some of the questions about the fires submitted by readers.

The SCU, CZU and LNU Lightning complexes, River Fire and Carmel Fire have chewed through 892,313 acres across 15 counties.

Officials announced new evacuation decrees for the SCU Complex of southbound fires burning to the east of San Jose.

Resident ordered to evacuate to escape the SCU Lightning Complex fire can find shelter at the Milpitas Library starting at 5pm.

Cal Fire has ordered tens of thousands of residents in several counties in and around Santa Clara Valley to find shelter elsewhere.