This story was first published on Nov. 12, 2018, when three deadly wildfires ravaged large swathes of California. It was updated throughout with new information on Oct. 30, 2019.

Exacerbated by strong winds and dangerously dry conditions , wildfires have been raging on both ends of California in recent weeks threatening the lives and property of hundreds of thousands of people.

The Kincade fire alone has forced about 200,000 people from their homes in Sonoma County. The blaze, which was 30% contained as of Wednesday morning, has burned over 76,000 acres more than double the size of San Francisco.

Dozens of homes have already been destroyed by the fires and officials have warned that a great many more are at risk. For many homeowners, the impending threat is all too familiar.