ALLEN: Thousands of firefighters in California continue to work to contain, get this, 23 major wildfires. So far this year the state has had over 8,200 fires and they have burned nearly 4 million acres. That's about 16,000 square kilometers; 31 people have died and over 8,000 structures have been destroyed. High temperatures have made it easier for wildfires to spread. But state officials say a cooling trend could start today. Thank goodness for that.</s>ALLEN: This is a special moment for me, it is a bit sad but mainly happy. As I sign off this show right now, I'm also signing off from CNN.</s>ALLEN: Well, the Man of Steel has apparently met his match and its name is Doomsday. We're talking about Superman, the superhero, and plans for his super end. CNN's Jeanne Moos has more.</s>ALLEN: How about that? That was a fun throwback to when I first started working at CNN in 1992. There's Lou, if you remember Lou. There's Derek. I've worked twice for this incredible network for a total of 20 years, anchoring coverage of extraordinary events. This pandemic is just the latest. And what a story to leave on. Between my assignments here at CNN, I worked at a different network as a climate correspondent. And it made me realize that climate change is the story of our lifetime. So I've made it my mission to cover the environment and climate solutions with a new venture I'll be starting. So stay tuned for that. And stay with me via Instagram and Facebook. And link in with me. I'm also planning to get married to a great guy, there he is, Dr. Jeff Rosensweig. On Earth Day in April, like many other brides and grooms, the COVID-19 crisis delayed our previous wedding plan. So we have much to look forward to. Thanks to everyone here at CNN. I will miss my wonderful colleagues and my friends here. And thank you for letting me be a little part of your lives. And that wraps my final hour of CNN NEWSROOM. I'm Natalie Allen. Thank you so much for watching.
California Fires Take Nearly 4 Million Acres in 2020