A major commuter artery in Los Angeles closed Wednesday morning and some of the citys wealthiest estates were ordered evacuated as Southern California firefighters battled several wind-fanned wildfires.
At least six marijuana farms have been destroyed. The growers face a challenging outlook because they dont have access to a key lifeline in the world of agriculture: crop insurance.
The fires ravaging Northern California stand to leave the areas renowned wine industry with damage that will be felt long after the final flames burn out.
Passengers on commercial flights in the U.S. wont be allowed to use e-cigarettes under a regulation designed to protect people from the devices second-hand vapor.