I can't help but feel sad for this couple and for the loss of that child but, I have to wonder what the heck they were thinking going to an area like that. Based on what I've been reading, I don't even want to visit California and most of the western US due to wildfires.
A sad, very sad situation that could have easily been avoided.
Rams
I'm not privy to the specifics of this couples decisions. But, I do know this. Many are overcome quickly with fire. Sometimes they have but 10 minutes of warning. I suppose the same could be said of many people trapped in tornado areas, hurricanes, flood ares, etc. I don't know that it could be easily avoided as you say. I do know I won't judge this couple that lost their precious infant.