Nasa images show wildfire damage to island dubbed ‘Galapagos of California'
The satellite visuals reveal vast burn scars after blaze tore through rare ecosystems on Santa Rosa Island
www.theguardian.comflames on Santa Rosa Island in Channel Islands National Park scorched tens of thousands of acres, becoming California's largest wildfire of the year. Containment progress are ongoing through late May, as crews working to suppress the fire, while some historic buildings were lost. The island was largely closed to visitors to protect rare ecosystems. The fire was sparked after a mariner crashed his boat, as reported by Coast Guard and NPS. Containment has progressed with multi-agency coordination. No civilian or firefighter fatalities or injuries have been reported so far. Efforts to suppress and repair continue with emphasis on the island’s unique ecosystems.