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How a California wildfire inspired a book about hidden animal societies
Summary by The Waco Editorial Desk Lila Seidman, Los Angeles Times , as published by Waco Tribune-Herald
· June 26, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key points The book's inspiration stems from the Bobcat fire, which occurred in 2020. The Bobcat fire took place in the Angeles National Forest and sent large amounts of smoke into the air.
A California wildfire has inspired a book about hidden animal societies. The book's inspiration stems from the Bobcat fire, which occurred in 2020.
The Bobcat fire took place in the Angeles National Forest and sent large amounts of smoke into the air. At the time, news reports indicated that the fire did not cause any injuries and did not destroy any homes.
Further details about the book and its connection to the Bobcat fire are available from the Waco Tribune-Herald. The newspaper provides more information on this topic for those interested in learning more.
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Category: safety Published: June 26, 2026 Source: Waco Tribune-Herald Reading time: 1 min
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