destructive. sudden. arbitrary. powerful. looming. Wildfires are many things to those affected by them and to those just following from afar. I am always impressed by how organized and calculated the scores of firefighters are in applying resources, attacking the fires and defending life and property. I feel awe at the sometimes massive blazes. My hope in humanity strengthens as neighbors help neighbors, strangers donate money and other resources, and firefighters from other states and…