reporter said. you can see where people abandon vehicles. they were shoved out of the way by bulldozers and people ran. ran for their lives. when you have to abandon your vehicle and run, you're in peril. the signs of large loss of life in this area are everywhere. i was at the feather river hospital -- >> what has made this so destructive and difficult to control? what has made it such a ravaging fire? >> wind, low humidity and low to no fuel moistures. california is in the 7th year of a drought. this was a weather driven event. i don't care how many fire engines you had in front of it, you're not going to stop it with the wind that was on it. >> thanks for spending some time with us while you try to take it in and help in any way you can. still ahead, with the future of the russia probe uncertain under matt whittaker, democrats