15 fatalities confirmed. North Complex now among state’s top 5 deadliest fires
4 years, 4 months ago

15 fatalities confirmed. North Complex now among state’s top 5 deadliest fires

LA Times  

The confirmed death toll from California’s unprecedented firestorm has risen to 25 as crews work to hem in some two dozen major blazes still burning statewide. Another fatality was confirmed Monday in the area of the North Complex fire near Oroville — boosting that fire’s death toll to 15, according to the Butte County Sheriff’s Office. Although officials have made significant progress in some areas — and are nearing full containment on the SCU and LNU Lightning Complex fires, which are the third- and fourth-largest in state history, respectively — the one-two punch of dangerous winds and historic heat earlier this month, as well as California’s rugged and at times unforgiving terrain, have combined to stymie their attempts elsewhere. “To ensure any pending evacuation goes as smoothly as possible, we are closing the park to visitors.” Officials said the danger to the park was posed by the SQF Complex fire, which has burned more than 107,000 acres in and around the Sequoia National Forest. The El Dorado fire, near Yucaipa, has scorched almost 18,000 acres and “remains very dynamic as the terrain-driven fire aligns with the predominant wind influences in the area,” officials said Tuesday morning.

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Los Angeles wildfires could be the costliest in history
3 days, 13 hours ago

Los Angeles wildfires could be the costliest in history

Salon  

Wildfires still raging across Los Angeles County are projected to be among the costliest natural disasters in U.S. history. “This will be the costliest wildfire in California modern history and also very likely the costliest wildfire in U.S. modern history, because of the fires occurring in the densely populated areas around Los Angeles with some of the highest-valued real estate …

What Causes California Fires? Power Lines Can Be a Contributor.
3 days, 13 hours ago

What Causes California Fires? Power Lines Can Be a Contributor.

New York Times  

Many of California’s Most Destructive Fires Were Caused by Power Lines Investigators are still working to identify what caused the spate of fires that ignited around Los Angeles last week, but residents are concerned that electrical infrastructure may have sparked at least one of them. Cumulative extent of previous fires known to be caused by power lines Fillmore Santa Clarita …

California fires latest: 16 confirmed dead and at least 13 missing as dangerous winds set to return after weekend
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4 days, 10 hours ago

California fires latest: 16 confirmed dead and at least 13 missing as dangerous winds set to return after weekend

The Independent  

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Watch live aerial view of California wildfires as flames continue to rage
5 days, 5 hours ago

Watch live aerial view of California wildfires as flames continue to rage

The Independent  

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LA fires: Why it’s too difficult to tame ‘apocalyptic’ Los Angeles wildfire
1 week ago

LA fires: Why it’s too difficult to tame ‘apocalyptic’ Los Angeles wildfire

Live Mint  

Powerful winds are literally fanning the wildfires that rampaged across parts of California. However, a new blaze erupted in the Hollywood Hills on Wednesday evening — forcing more evacuations and raising the number of wildfires burning in Los Angeles County to at least six, said Fire Chief Kristin Crowley. It's windy in California Powerful Santa Ana winds reportedly fueled fierce …

Watch: Wildfires rage through Altadena in Southern California as five killed in firestorm
1 week ago

Watch: Wildfires rage through Altadena in Southern California as five killed in firestorm

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Watch as deadly wildfires raged through Altadena in …

The Mountain fire was the third most destructive wildfire in a decade. These maps show why
1 month, 3 weeks ago

The Mountain fire was the third most destructive wildfire in a decade. These maps show why

LA Times  

The Mountain fire, driven by powerful winds, razed 243 buildings and damaged dozens more in Camarillo and nearby communities in western Ventura County, according to data released by state fire officials. “Coming out of two water years of 150 to 200% of normal percent precipitation … that’s been able to grow a lot of that vegetation, brush, grasses, that ends …

Number of structures destroyed in Mountain fire jumps to more than 200
2 months ago

Number of structures destroyed in Mountain fire jumps to more than 200

LA Times  

Ontario firefighters help dig for items in the rubble of a home that was flattened by the Mountain fire in Camarillo. As firefighters increase containment against Ventura County’s devastating Mountain fire, new access to burned areas has revealed even more damage from the blaze that exploded last week during an exceptional wind event. “The fire is looking really good,” Ventura …

Firefighters gain control over California wildfire, 100 structures destroyed
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2 months ago

Firefighters gain control over California wildfire, 100 structures destroyed

India Today  

Southern California firefighters gained ground Saturday on a wildfire that has ravaged more than 100 structures as gusty winds subsided with favourable weather conditions expected through the weekend. Evacuation orders were downgraded to warnings for residents in several areas of Ventura County, where the Mountain Fire held at around 32 square miles and was 21 per cent contained, authorities said. …

Firefighters advance on destructive blaze in California, aided by slower winds
2 months ago

Firefighters advance on destructive blaze in California, aided by slower winds

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Southern California firefighters gained ground Saturday on a wildfire that has ravaged more than 100 structures as gusty winds subsided with favorable weather conditions expected through the weekend. Evacuation orders were downgraded to warnings for residents in several areas of Ventura County, where the Mountain Fire held at around 32 square miles and was 21% contained, authorities …

132 structures, homes destroyed in California wildfire
2 months, 1 week ago

132 structures, homes destroyed in California wildfire

Deccan Chronicle  

Firefighters grappling with a blaze that has destroyed at least 130 homes in California said Friday they had made progress in their fight as a turn in the weather offered a break. “It's all gone.”Fefferman said she thought 14 or 15 houses on her street had been destroyed by the flames. The change in weather meant fire crews were able …

California wildfires destroy more than 130 homes as governor declares state of emergency
2 months, 1 week ago

California wildfires destroy more than 130 homes as governor declares state of emergency

ABC  

More than 130 homes are now known to have been destroyed by a raging wildfire burning outside Los Angeles, as a break in the weather on Friday gave firefighters a chance to tame the blaze. Threat to critical infrastructure Authorities said on Thursday that initial inspections revealed at least 132 homes had been lost, with 88 others damaged. Gusts of …

Over 130 homes lost in California wildfire: officials
2 months, 1 week ago

Over 130 homes lost in California wildfire: officials

Deccan Chronicle  

CAMARILLO:More than 130 homes are now known to have been destroyed by a raging wildfire burning outside Los Angeles, as a break in the weather Friday gave firefighters a chance to tame the blaze. - 'Threat to critical infrastructure - ====================================== Authorities said Thursday that initial inspections revealed at least 132 homes had been lost, with 88 more damaged. The …

Southern California firefighters gain ground over wildfire thanks to decreased winds
2 months, 1 week ago

Southern California firefighters gain ground over wildfire thanks to decreased winds

Associated Press  

CAMARILLO, Calif. — Southern California firefighters gained ground Friday against a wildfire that has destroyed at least 132 structures, mostly houses, as favorable conditions were expected to continue through the weekend after two days of dangerous gusty winds. “I don’t know what we’ll do.” Over three days, thousands of people were under evacuation orders as the fire threatened about 3,500 …

Southern California wildfire destroys 132 structures as officials look for fierce winds to subside
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2 months, 1 week ago

Southern California wildfire destroys 132 structures as officials look for fierce winds to subside

The Independent  

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132 Structures Destroyed In Southern California Wildfire As Fierce Winds Expected To Subside
2 months, 1 week ago

132 Structures Destroyed In Southern California Wildfire As Fierce Winds Expected To Subside

Huff Post  

FILLMORE, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 7: The Mountain Fire chews through the landscape on November 7, 2024 near Fillmore, California. David McNew via Getty Images CAMARILLO, Calif. — A Southern California wildfire has destroyed 132 structures in less than two days, fire officials said Thursday. Some 10,000 people remained under evacuation orders Thursday as the Mountain Fire continued to threaten some …

How the Mountain fire exploded into Southern California’s most destructive in years
2 months, 1 week ago

How the Mountain fire exploded into Southern California’s most destructive in years

LA Times  

The warnings Wednesday morning were dire: Southern Ventura County was primed to be hit with the region’s most ferocious Santa Ana wind event in years, creating extremely critical fire weather in the area. California Mountain fire’s stunning toll: 132 structures destroyed, 88 damaged The stunning toll of the Mountain fire became clear Thursday: Officials said 132 homes were lost and …

Southern California wildfire destroys 132 structures as officials look for fierce winds to subside
Top News
2 months, 1 week ago

Southern California wildfire destroys 132 structures as officials look for fierce winds to subside

New Indian Express  

CAMARILLO: Southern California firefighters working to contain a wildfire that has destroyed 132 structures in two days could be assisted by a forecast of fierce wind gusts easing early Friday, officials said. The Mountain Fire started Wednesday morning in Ventura County and had grown to 32 square miles with 5% contained Thursday night. Some 10,000 people remained under evacuation orders …

132 structures destroyed in Southern California wildfire as fierce winds expected to subside
2 months, 1 week ago

132 structures destroyed in Southern California wildfire as fierce winds expected to subside

Associated Press  

CAMARILLO, Calif. — A Southern California wildfire has destroyed 132 structures, mostly homes, in less than two days, fire officials said Thursday as raging winds were forecast to ease. County fire officials said crews working in steep terrain with support from water-dropping helicopters were focusing on protecting homes on hillsides along the fire’s northeast edge near the city of Santa …

Strong winds fuel rapid spread of wildfires in Southern California
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2 months, 1 week ago

Strong winds fuel rapid spread of wildfires in Southern California

NPR  

Strong winds fuel rapid spread of wildfires in Southern California toggle caption Noah Berger/AP CAMARILLO, Calif. — A Southern California wildfire has destroyed 132 structures, mostly homes, in less than two days, fire officials said Thursday as raging winds were forecast to ease. Sponsor Message Some 10,000 people remained under evacuation orders Thursday as the Mountain Fire continued to threaten …

'Hellish' scene unfolds as wildfire races toward California mountain community
4 months ago

'Hellish' scene unfolds as wildfire races toward California mountain community

The Independent  

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SoCal fires burn 100,000 acres, destroy dozens of homes and injure 13
4 months ago

SoCal fires burn 100,000 acres, destroy dozens of homes and injure 13

LA Times  

A Riverside County firefighter checks for hotspots among burned cars and a destroyed home off Ortega Highway in Lake Elsinore. “This is currently the largest active fire in the state of California,” L.A. County Fire Chief Anthony Marrone said during a news conference. “Our priority remains the protection of life and structure and infrastructure defense.” In the two other major …

Scores of structures damaged in Northern California, Nevada fires
4 months, 1 week ago

Scores of structures damaged in Northern California, Nevada fires

LA Times  

Dozens of structures have been damaged and thousands of residents forced to flee after two new wildfires ignited in Northern California and Nevada over the weekend. In California’s Lake County, the Boyles fire started to burn Sunday, and has damaged about 30 structures and destroyed 40 to 50 vehicles, fire officials said. Cal Fire officials said on social media Monday …

Firefighters significantly tame California’s fourth-largest wildfire on record
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Firefighters significantly tame California’s fourth-largest wildfire on record

Associated Press  

CHICO, Calif. — California’s largest wildfire this year has been significantly tamed as the state’s initially fierce fire season has, at least temporarily, fallen into a relative calm. The Park Fire was 53% contained Monday after scorching nearly 671 square miles in several northern counties, destroying 637 structures and damaging 49 as it became the state’s fourth-largest wildfire on record. …

Firefighters gain 40% containment of California’s fourth-largest wildfire on record
5 months ago

Firefighters gain 40% containment of California’s fourth-largest wildfire on record

Associated Press  

CHICO, Calif. — California’s largest wildfire so far this year was 40% contained Wednesday after scorching more than 670 square miles. The massive Park Fire was allegedly started by arson on July 24 in a wilderness park outside the Central Valley city of Chico and spread northward with astonishing speed in hot and dry conditions, becoming California’s fourth-largest wildfire on …

Wildfire along California-Nevada line near Reno destroys 1 home, threatens hundreds more
5 months ago

Wildfire along California-Nevada line near Reno destroys 1 home, threatens hundreds more

Associated Press  

RENO, Nev. — About 200 firefighters were battling a wildfire Monday along the California-Nevada line Monday that destroyed one home, temporarily closed Interstate 80 and continued to threaten hundreds of homes just west of Reno. Nonetheless, about 6,200 people remained without power and fire officials expressed concerns Monday about increasingly gusty winds that could hamper firefighting efforts on the ground …

Huge California wildfire chews through timber in very hot and dry weather
5 months, 1 week ago

Huge California wildfire chews through timber in very hot and dry weather

Associated Press  

CHICO, Calif. — California’s largest wildfire so far this year continued to grow Thursday as it chewed through timber in very hot and dry weather. The Park Fire has scorched more than 660 square miles since erupting July 24 near the Sacramento Valley city of Chico and burning northward up the western flank of the Sierra Nevada. A firefighter uses …

Huge California wildfire chews through timber in very hot and dry weather
5 months, 1 week ago

Huge California wildfire chews through timber in very hot and dry weather

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy California's largest wildfire so far …

Fast-moving Southern California wildfire torches hillside homes, forcing evacuations
5 months, 1 week ago

Fast-moving Southern California wildfire torches hillside homes, forcing evacuations

Associated Press  

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — A fast-moving wildfire that swept into a Southern California hillside community this week destroyed five homes and damaged three others, authorities said Tuesday. The flames erupted Monday afternoon and chased residents from the neighborhood in San Bernardino, about 60 miles east of Los Angeles, One firefighter was treated for a minor injury but there were no …

California's Park Fire grows to fourth-largest in US history, destroys over 540 structures and damages 50
5 months, 1 week ago

California's Park Fire grows to fourth-largest in US history, destroys over 540 structures and damages 50

Hindustan Times  

Firefighters battling California’s largest wildfire of the year are preparing for treacherous conditions entering the weekend when expected thunderstorms may unleash fire-starting lightning and erratic winds that could erode progress made over the past week. Photographer: Benjamin Fanjoy/Bloomberg Weather, fuels and terrain will pose challenges for the nearly 6,400 firefighters battling the Park Fire, which has spread over 624 square …

California's Park Fire grows to fourth-largest in US history, destroys over 540 structures and damages 50
5 months, 1 week ago

California's Park Fire grows to fourth-largest in US history, destroys over 540 structures and damages 50

Hindustan Times  

Firefighters battling California’s largest wildfire of the year are preparing for treacherous conditions entering the weekend when expected thunderstorms may unleash fire-starting lightning and erratic winds that could erode progress made over the past week. Photographer: Benjamin Fanjoy/Bloomberg Weather, fuels and terrain will pose challenges for the nearly 6,400 firefighters battling the Park Fire, which has spread over 624 square …

Wildfires in Colorado burn dozens of homes and structures, threaten hundreds more
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Wildfires in Colorado burn dozens of homes and structures, threaten hundreds more

Deccan Chronicle  

Littleton: A wildfire burning in Colorado’s heavily populated Front Range region has burned dozens of homes and outbuildings, while a second fire crept within a quarter-mile of evacuated homes near Denver on Thursday. The fire was in steep terrain that made it difficult to access but had been held to less than one square mile with no houses yet destroyed, …

Wildfires in Colorado burn dozens of homes and structures, threaten hundreds more
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Wildfires in Colorado burn dozens of homes and structures, threaten hundreds more

Associated Press  

LITTLETON, Colo. — A wildfire burning in Colorado’s heavily populated Front Range region has burned dozens of homes and outbuildings, while a second fire crept within a quarter-mile of evacuated homes near Denver on Thursday. The fire was in steep terrain that made it difficult to access but had been held to less than one square mile with no houses …

Toilet paper and flat tires — the strange ways that Californians ignite wildfires
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Toilet paper and flat tires — the strange ways that Californians ignite wildfires

Raw Story  

This story originally ran at Cal Matters. Cal Fire lists the cause as “vehicle.” “I believe in the ability of humans to recognize what is not in their best interest, but people constantly prove me wrong.” David Acuna, Cal Fire Battalion Chief A similar maneuver started the 2018 Carr Fire near Redding. “It’s important not to place blame, but if …

WATCH: Thousands Evacuated As California's Park Fire Expands To Over 370,000 Acres
5 months, 2 weeks ago

WATCH: Thousands Evacuated As California's Park Fire Expands To Over 370,000 Acres

News 18  

Dozens of firefighters were dispatched to the US state of California Monday to battle the state’s largest blaze of the year, which has prompted thousands of evacuations and already burned an area larger than the city of Los Angeles. For more information on active statewide incidents, visit https://t.co/CfcEwIPpfd pic.twitter.com/cbAc2Y8AX0— CAL FIRE July 29, 2024 CALIFORNIA WILDFIRESBREAKING – California Battles One …

Northern California’s Park fire expands with no end or relief in sight
5 months, 2 weeks ago

Northern California’s Park fire expands with no end or relief in sight

LA Times  

Seen in a long-exposure photograph, the Park fire burns along Highway 32 in the Forest Ranch community of Butte County, Calif., on Thursday. And here’s today’s e-newspaper California’s largest fire roars with no relief in sight A hillside burns as the Park Fire tears though the Cohasset community in Butte County, Calif., on Thursday, July 25, 2024. Path of destruction …

The ‘extraordinary’ growth of California’s largest fire raises alarms. It could burn for months
5 months, 2 weeks ago

The ‘extraordinary’ growth of California’s largest fire raises alarms. It could burn for months

LA Times  

A hillside burns as the Park fire tears though the community of Cohasset in Butte County, Calif., on Thursday, July 25, 2024. For more information on the Park Fire visit: https://t.co/f2Jx3YA3kh pic.twitter.com/RiWlxhTLan — CAL FIRE Chief July 26, 2024 The Park fire’s thunderstorm characteristics haven’t yet sparked lightning — though Carpenter said that’s still possible given its “explosive fire growth” …

California’s largest wildfire of the year explodes in size and destroys scores of buildings
5 months, 3 weeks ago

California’s largest wildfire of the year explodes in size and destroys scores of buildings

LA Times  

Clouds of smoke glow orange from the Park fire burning along Highway 32 in Northern California’s Butte County on Thursday. As of Friday afternoon, Cal Fire Butte County spokesperson Rick Carhart said officials do not have any information on whether the fire has damaged buildings at Richardson Springs. “It’s a very serious threat, depending on how this fire proceeds,” said …

California reports first wildfire death of the 2024 season as fires persist across the West
6 months ago

California reports first wildfire death of the 2024 season as fires persist across the West

Associated Press  

SAN FRANCISCO — Wildfires fueled by strong winds and an extended heat wave have led to the first death in California of the 2024 season, while wind-whipped flames in Arizona have forced hundreds to flee from what tribal leaders are calling the “most serious” wildfire on their reservation in decades. California’s first death of the fire season was reported after …

Wildfire destroys 13 homes in Northern California as heat wave is parked over the West
6 months, 1 week ago

Wildfire destroys 13 homes in Northern California as heat wave is parked over the West

LA Times  

A firefighter keeps watch on advancing flames from the Lake fire in Los Olivos on Saturday. A wildfire that broke out near Oroville last week amid California’s record-breaking heat wave destroyed 13 homes and more than a dozen other buildings, state fire officials said. “The fire broke out on a day that was extremely hot, quite windy and the humidity …

Firefighters make progress against California wildfire, but heat and fire risks grow in the West
6 months, 1 week ago

Firefighters make progress against California wildfire, but heat and fire risks grow in the West

Associated Press  

OROVILLE, Calif. — Firefighters made progress Friday against a California wildfire that triggered extensive evacuation orders, but damage assessments raised the number of destroyed structures to 25, and forecasters said heat and fire risk were expanding on the West Coast. Firefighters “did a really good job yesterday” enforcing containment lines, and wind hasn’t been a factor, said Cal Fire Capt. …

Most evacuation orders lifted as crews continue battling Northern California wildfire
6 months, 1 week ago

Most evacuation orders lifted as crews continue battling Northern California wildfire

Associated Press  

OROVILLE, Calif. — Thousands of people evacuated during a Northern California wildfire were allowed to return home Thursday afternoon as crews continued battling flames amid scorching heat, officials said. The “vast majority” of the 17,000 people under evacuation orders or warnings were able to go home, said Kristi Olio, public information officer for Butte County. “The winds are slowly picking …

Thousands evacuate, some stay as Thompson fire spreads in Northern California
6 months, 1 week ago

Thousands evacuate, some stay as Thompson fire spreads in Northern California

LA Times  

A boat crosses Lake Oroville with a smoldering hillside beyond it Wednesday as the Thompson fire burns in Oroville. “In the past I wouldn’t hesitate to leave, but I’m hearing a lot of stories about fire victims that were not taken care of in Paradise,” the 53-year-old said. “The conditions out there that are in our county this summer are …

Dangerously high heat builds in California and the south-central United States
6 months, 1 week ago

Dangerously high heat builds in California and the south-central United States

Associated Press  

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Swaths of California sweltered Tuesday and things were only expected to get worse during the Fourth of July holiday week for parts of the United States, with nearly 90 million people under heat alerts. California’s capital, Sacramento, was under an excessive heat warning expected to last until Sunday night, with temperatures forecasted to reach between 105 degrees …

California wildfire puts 1,300 homes at risk as Santa Ana winds whip flames
1 year, 2 months ago

California wildfire puts 1,300 homes at risk as Santa Ana winds whip flames

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The Highland Fire started around 12.30pm on Monday in Aguanga, a tiny town located in a rural, hilly area …

Weather Helping, But Threat From Western Fires Persists
2 years, 4 months ago

Weather Helping, But Threat From Western Fires Persists

Huff Post  

FORESTHILL, CA - SEPTEMBER 10: A general view of flames from the wildfire in Foresthill of California, United States on September 10, 2022. Anadolu Agency via Getty Images FORESTHILL, Calif. — Firefighters made progress against a huge Northern California wildfire that was still growing and threatening thousands of mountain homes on Sunday, while crews also battled major blazes that blanketed …

A Northern California wildfire has injured several people and destroyed homes
2 years, 4 months ago

A Northern California wildfire has injured several people and destroyed homes

NPR  

A Northern California wildfire has injured several people and destroyed homes Enlarge this image toggle caption Hung T. Vu/The Record Searchlight via AP Hung T. Vu/The Record Searchlight via AP WEED, Calif. — Thousands of people remained under evacuation orders Saturday after a wind-whipped wildfire raged through rural Northern California, injuring people and torching an unknown number of homes. Allison …

Thousands flee, several hurt as wildfire scorches California
2 years, 4 months ago

Thousands flee, several hurt as wildfire scorches California

Al Jazeera  

In the last five years, the western US state has experienced the largest and most destructive fires in its history. The fire that began Friday near a wood products plant quickly blew into a neighbourhood on the northern edge of Weed but then carried the flames away from the city of about 2,600 people. Allison Hendrickson, spokeswoman for Dignity Health …

Why Laguna Niguel fire was so destructive: Flying hot embers, huge homes, dry brush
2 years, 8 months ago

Why Laguna Niguel fire was so destructive: Flying hot embers, huge homes, dry brush

LA Times  

The weather conditions were unremarkable for coastal Orange County, and even a bit pleasant: Mild temperatures, relatively moist air and a seasonal onshore breeze. Although the fire broke out on what he would call a “normal” day — it wasn’t a Santa Ana wind event and the humidity was high, around 70% — the fuel moisture is so low that …

Colorado fire: Up to 1,000 homes burned to ground as inferno declared most destructive ever
3 years ago

Colorado fire: Up to 1,000 homes burned to ground as inferno declared most destructive ever

The Independent  

✕ Close Homes engulfed in flames and winds blow wildfire across Colorado Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Horrifying aerial footage shows the devastating impact …

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