Kincade Fire, Sonoma Co. California

This is an aerial photo of the Kincade fire in California. Imagery like this play a key role in the fire-fighting process. Fire management are able to create models with technology that will predict where the fire will spread. Not only can they track the future path of the fire, but with photography like this and models, firefighters are able to communicate to the public whether or not it’s safe to return to their homes.