Satellite Image of California's Camp Fire (IMAGE) Harvard University Caption Extreme drought and record heat have laid the groundwork for hugely destructive and deadly wildfires, including the now infamous "Camp Fire," seen here a few hours after it ignited on Nov. 8, 2018. Credit NASA Earth Observatory image by Joshua Stevens. Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.