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In Fire Season, Philip Connors recounts his years as a fire lookout in New Mexico's Gila National Forest. Weaving together memoir, history, and nature writing, Connors shares his journey from a Wall Street Journal journalist to an observer of wilderness, detailing his experiences with solitude, natural cycles, and forest fires’ dual role in destruction and regeneration. The book covers topics related to forest fires, their impact, and new growth in nature's ecosystem.