The fires’ proximity to densely populated areas means they are burning through more structures than past fires that covered more territory, preliminary figures show.

California is no stranger to wildfires, with blazes sprouting up more frequently and outside of what was traditionally considered "wildfire season." But as Gov. Gavin Newsom underlined, wildfires aren't limited to one season.

Former L.A. Fire Air Ops. crew chief Mike Dubron provides his assessment of the scope and response to the California wildfires and discusses the aerial firefighting capabilities.