Over 35,000 Homes, Buildings Threatened By Wildfire East Of Los Angeles
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Over 35,000 Homes, Buildings Threatened By Wildfire East Of Los Angeles

Huff Post  

Flames from the Line Fire rise over a hilltop on Sept. 7, 2024, near Running Springs, Calif. Eric Thayer via Associated Press HIGHLAND, Calif. — An out-of-control wildfire in the foothills of a national forest east of Los Angeles threatened ten of thousands of buildings and forced hundreds of residents to flee Sunday amid a days-long heat wave of triple-digit temperatures. Eric Thayer via Associated Press Running Springs resident Steven Michael King said he had planned to stay to fight the fire and help his neighbors until Sunday morning, when the fire escalated. “Afternoon thunderstorms could cause new ignitions and potentially influence activity around the fire perimeter,” state firefighters said in a Sunday morning update. “Hot and dry conditions mixed with thunderstorms are expected to challenge firefighters for the next few days.” Horse huddle in a pen as smoke from the Line Fire fills the air on Sept. 7, 2024, in Running Springs, Calif. Eric Thayer via Associated Press The affected area is near small mountain towns in the San Bernardino National Forest where Southern California residents ski in the winter and mountain bike in the summer.

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Fire officials describe harrowing conditions as Southern California wildfire exploded
1 month, 1 week ago

Fire officials describe harrowing conditions as Southern California wildfire exploded

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Fire authorities on Sunday described battling fierce, howling winds and rescuing people in a fast-moving Southern California wildfire that forced thousands of people to flee and destroyed at least 168 structures and damaged 67. “I am grateful for the number of lives that were saved and the fact that we have zero reported fatalities,” said an emotional …

Firefighters gain control over California wildfire, 100 structures destroyed
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1 month, 2 weeks 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
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Firefighters gain ground against devastating wildfire in Southern California that destroyed over 130 homes
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Firefighters gain ground against devastating wildfire in Southern California that destroyed over 130 homes

Hindustan Times  

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 structures in suburban …

Thousands told to flee wildfire near Los Angeles
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Thousands told to flee wildfire near Los Angeles

Raw Story  

Thousands of people were urged to flee an out-of-control wildfire burning around communities near Los Angeles on Thursday, with scores of homes already lost to the fast-moving flames. - Winds to abate - Ventura County Fire Department officials said they were throwing resources at the blaze in an area that is home to 30,000 people, but that changing wind patterns …

Southern California firefighters gain ground over wildfire thanks to decreased winds
1 month, 2 weeks 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 …

Thousands in Southern California told to evacuate as wind-fed wildfire spreads
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Thousands in Southern California told to evacuate as wind-fed wildfire spreads

NPR  

Thousands in Southern California told to evacuate as wind-fed wildfire spreads toggle caption Ethan Swope/FR171736 AP MOORPARK, Calif. — California was lashed by powerful winds Wednesday that fed a fast-moving wildfire, which destroyed dozens of homes and forced thousands of residents to flee as forecasters warned of the potential for “extreme and life-threatening” blazes. Meanwhile to the south, Los Angeles …

Line fire flareup forces residents to flee; more than 40,000 acres burned in San Bernardino County
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Line fire flareup forces residents to flee; more than 40,000 acres burned in San Bernardino County

LA Times  

Residents in Mentone, Calif., watch the Line fire burn on a ridge above Highway 38 on Sept. 9. The Line fire in San Bernardino County, after burning nearly a month, has surged once again, causing new evacuations Sunday. “Emergency personnel are actively working in the area,” the San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department said in a post on X. The Bear …

Weekend progress made against Southern California wildfires
3 months, 1 week ago

Weekend progress made against Southern California wildfires

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Firefighters gained further ground over the weekend against three Southern California wildfires as authorities in northern Nevada lifted the last of evacuation orders for all homes Sunday. The Line Fire in Southern California The Line Fire, which grew slightly overnight to 60 square miles in the San Bernardino Mountains, was 36% contained Sunday. Halstenberg’s mother, Connie Halstenberg, …

A scenic California mountain town walloped by a blizzard is now threatened by wildfire
3 months, 1 week ago

A scenic California mountain town walloped by a blizzard is now threatened by wildfire

Associated Press  

RUNNING SPRINGS, Calif. — In the Southern California mountain town of Running Springs, residents live between two scenic lake resorts — a seemingly serene spot but one also caught between the swings of devastating winter snowstorms and menacing summer wildfires. Members of Riverside County Cal Fire monitor for hot spots while battling the Airport Fire Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024, in …

Thousands evacuate as wildfires rage outside Los Angeles and Reno, Nevada
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Thousands evacuate as wildfires rage outside Los Angeles and Reno, Nevada

Hindustan Times  

HIGHLAND, Calif. — Days of triple-digit temperatures fed a wildfire in the foothills of a national forest east of Los Angeles Monday, pushing some 6,000 people to flee the area as another blaze in Nevada displaced more than 20,000. Thousands evacuate as wildfires rage outside Los Angeles and Reno, Nevada In California, the so-called Line Fire led at least 6,000 …

Wildfires tear through western US during heatwave
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Wildfires tear through western US during heatwave

Hindustan Times  

Wildfires fueled by soaring temperatures in the western United States have scorched thousands of acres, forcing hundreds of families to flee, US officials said Monday. Wildfires tear through western US during heatwave A blaze burning out of a control near Los Angeles sparked mandatory evacuations as it tore through swathes of tinder-dry California countryside around popular tourist spots. "Dangerous heat …

Wildfires east of LA, south of Reno, Nevada, threaten homes, buildings, lead to evacuations
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Wildfires east of LA, south of Reno, Nevada, threaten homes, buildings, lead to evacuations

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 Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. In California, the so-called Line Fire …

Thousands evacuate as wildfires rage outside Los Angeles and Reno, Nevada
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Thousands evacuate as wildfires rage outside Los Angeles and Reno, Nevada

Associated Press  

MOUNTAIN HOME VILLAGE, Calif. — As a raging wildfire continues to spread east of Los Angeles, driven by days of triple-digit temperatures, a teacher in an evacuation zone is planning to keep instructing online at his home in a Southern California mountain town. The blaze threatened thousands of home and commercial structures as it burned along the edge of the …

Skies above Southern California wildfire looked like ‘a nuclear warhead had been set off’
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Skies above Southern California wildfire looked like ‘a nuclear warhead had been set off’

LA Times  

Firefighters from the Mill Creek hotshot crew monitor the Line fire burning over a ridge off Highway 38 on Monday. “It was a giant mushroom with compact billowy clouds and crazy smoke rings around it on the plume coming up.” As mountain residents remained on guard, firefighting crews in Southern California continued to battle out-of-control wildfires Monday that had scorched …

Wildfire east of LA threatens tens of thousands of homes and forces evacuations
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Wildfire east of LA threatens tens of thousands of homes and forces evacuations

Hindustan Times  

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — Tens of thousands of homes and buildings were threatened Sunday by an out-of-control wildfire burning in the foothills of a national forest east of Los Angeles, amid a days-long heat wave that pushed temperatures into the triple digits across the region. Wildfire east of LA threatens tens of thousands of homes and forces evacuations State firefighters …

Lightning could worsen wildfire east of LA already threatening 35,000 homes and buildings
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Lightning could worsen wildfire east of LA already threatening 35,000 homes and buildings

Associated Press  

HIGHLAND, Calif. — An out-of-control wildfire in the foothills of a national forest east of Los Angeles threatened ten of thousands of buildings and forced hundreds of residents to flee Sunday amid a days-long heat wave of triple-digit temperatures. ”It’s hard to leave and not be sure if you’re gonna be able to come back.” Arrowbear Lake resident Michael Lee …

Evacuations ordered as wildfire burns in foothills of national forest east of LA
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Evacuations ordered as wildfire burns in foothills of national forest east of LA

Associated Press  

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. — Evacuations were ordered Saturday as a wildfire scorched the foothills of a national forest east of Los Angeles, amid a days-long heat wave that pushed temperatures into the triple digits across the region. The so-called Line Fire was burning uncontrolled along the edge of the San Bernardino National Forest, about 65 miles east of LA. As …

Fast-moving Line fire forces evacuations in San Bernardino mountain towns
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Fast-moving Line fire forces evacuations in San Bernardino mountain towns

LA Times  

A man waters the roof to protect his house as the Line fire burns in the San Bernardino Mountain foothills, forcing evacuations on Sept. 7, 2024. The fire forced mandatory evacuations Saturday in mountain communities that include Running Springs and Arrowbear Lake, and prompted evacuation warnings Sunday in Lake Arrowhead, Cedar Glen, Crestline and Valley of Enchantment. The fire leaped …

Line Fire: California residents evacuated as San Bernardino County fire grows
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Line Fire: California residents evacuated as San Bernardino County fire grows

CNN  

CNN — Thousands of Southern California residents were forced from their homes Saturday after an explosive wildfire grew thousands of acres in size in mere hours – and is burning so intensely that it is creating its own weather. The Line Fire, which began about 53 hours ago in San Bernardino County, has burned more than 17,237 acres – up …

Crews slow progress of Sierra wildfire, but evacuations orders remain
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Crews slow progress of Sierra wildfire, but evacuations orders remain

Associated Press  

Firefighters battling a California wildfire that has burned through more than 5 square miles of the high Sierra made significant progress slowing its growth on Wednesday, but hundreds of residents whose homes are threatened remained under evacuation orders. Greg Lowdermilk, a sections operation chief for the inter-agency team, said they were continuing to build new fire lines by hand and …

Fast-moving Southern California wildfire torches hillside homes, forcing evacuations
4 months, 2 weeks 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 …

Firefighters continue battling massive wildfire in California ahead of thunderstorms, lightning
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Firefighters continue battling massive wildfire in California ahead of thunderstorms, lightning

Associated Press  

CHICO, Calif. — Firefighters made progress Saturday against California’s largest wildfire of the year ahead of expected thunderstorms that could unleash fire-starting lightning and erratic winds and erode progress made over the past week. But hotter weather, fuels and terrain will continue posing challenges for the estimated 6,500 firefighters battling the fire, which has spread over 626 square miles since …

California man defends his home as wildfires push devastation and spread smoke across US West
4 months, 3 weeks ago

California man defends his home as wildfires push devastation and spread smoke across US West

Associated Press  

COHASSET, Calif. — In the small forest community of Cohasset, Ron Ward watched as flames hundreds of feet high from California’s deadly Park Fire approached his family ranch. The Park Fire, the largest wildfire in California this year and the sixth largest in the state’s recorded history, was one of more than 100 large active wildfires burning in the U.S. …

Wildfires plague the West amid a scorching heat wave and high winds
5 months ago

Wildfires plague the West amid a scorching heat wave and high winds

Associated Press  

RIVERSIDE, Calif. — At least a half-dozen homes lay in ruins Monday after one of many dangerous wildfires in the West suddenly swept into a Southern California neighborhood during a blistering heat wave. The implosion of the plume sent winds of 50 mph in every direction, raising fears the fire would jump I-84, the Baker County Sheriff’s Office said in …

Kern County wildfires spur evacuations and close down a stretch of 5 Freeway
5 months, 1 week ago

Kern County wildfires spur evacuations and close down a stretch of 5 Freeway

LA Times  

One of three fires sends up smoke in Kern County, where evacuations were ordered. Firefighters in Kern County were battling several wildfires over the weekend, spurring evacuations, burning thousands of acres and leading to the closure of Interstate 5 in both directions near Lost Hills on Sunday night. The Hurricane fire, which began Saturday in San Luis Obispo County, had …

California’s wildfires trigger evacuations, threaten homes amid heat wave
5 months, 2 weeks ago

California’s wildfires trigger evacuations, threaten homes amid heat wave

LA Times  

Firefighters in California continued to battle several wildfires across the state on Monday, including one that threatened Neverland Ranch, the onetime home of pop star Michael Jackson, in the Santa Barbara County mountains. The Lake fire started Friday afternoon and by late Monday had grown to 21,763 acres in the western Los Padres National Forest, where it fed on grass, …

Firefighters make progress against California wildfire, but heat and fire risks grow in the West
5 months, 2 weeks 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. …

Thousands evacuate as Northern California wildfire spreads. More hot weather is expected
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Thousands evacuate as Northern California wildfire spreads. More hot weather is expected

NPR  

Thousands evacuate as Northern California wildfire spreads. More hot weather is expected toggle caption Noah Berger/AP OROVILLE, Calif. — Firefighters lined roads to keep flames from reaching homes as helicopters dropped water on a growing wildfire Wednesday in Northern California that has forced at least 26,000 people to evacuate, as the state sweltered under extreme heat. toggle caption Noah Berger/AP …

Wind-driven wildfire spreads outside a central Oregon community and prompts evacuations
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Wind-driven wildfire spreads outside a central Oregon community and prompts evacuations

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 A wind-driven wildfire spread Wednesday …

‘The situation is ripe’: California thrust into fire season amid gusty winds, low humidity
6 months ago

‘The situation is ripe’: California thrust into fire season amid gusty winds, low humidity

LA Times  

Crews across California were battling a growing number of significant wildfires on Tuesday — including the 15,000-acre Post fire in Los Angeles County — and facing another day of gusty winds and low humidity that can easily spread flames onto tinder-dry fuel. “The situation is ripe for these brush fires,” said Jonathan Torres, a spokesperson for the Los Angeles County …

Wildfire erupts burning more than 11,000 acres near Los Angeles, mass evacuation underway
6 months, 1 week ago

Wildfire erupts burning more than 11,000 acres near Los Angeles, mass evacuation underway

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. The blaze, named the Post Fire, burned more …

Wildfire North Of Los Angeles Spreads As Authorities Evacuate 1,200 People
6 months, 1 week ago

Wildfire North Of Los Angeles Spreads As Authorities Evacuate 1,200 People

Huff Post  

Firefighters work against the advancing Post Fire on Sunday, June 16, 2024, in Gorman, Calif. Eric Thayer via AP GORMAN, Calif. — A wildfire that forced the evacuation of at least 1,200 people in southern California has burned over 16 square miles, officials said Sunday. California State Park Services evacuated 1,200 people from the Hungry Valley recreation area in Gorman …

Los Angeles Wildfire spreads, 1,200 people evacuated
6 months, 1 week ago

Los Angeles Wildfire spreads, 1,200 people evacuated

Deccan Chronicle  

GORMAN, California: Authorities evacuated at least 1,200 people Saturday as a wildfire in Los Angeles County spread over thousands of acres near a major highway and threatened nearby structures, officials said. The blaze, named the Post Fire, burned more than 3,600 acres near the Interstate 5 freeway in Gorman, about 62 miles northwest of Los Angeles, according to the California …

Wildfire north of Los Angeles spreads as authorities issue evacuation orders
6 months, 1 week ago

Wildfire north of Los Angeles spreads as authorities issue evacuation orders

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 Authorities issued evacuation orders Saturday …

Strong winds, steep terrain hamper crews battling Los Angeles area’s first major fire of the year
6 months, 1 week ago

Strong winds, steep terrain hamper crews battling Los Angeles area’s first major fire of the year

Associated Press  

GORMAN, Calif. — Strong winds pushed flames through dry brush in mountains along Interstate 5 north of Los Angeles on Sunday, and officials warned residents in the wildfire’s path to be prepared to leave if it explodes in size again. Los Angeles County’s first major wildfire of the year swiftly grew to nearly 23 square miles, one day after it …

Evacuations ordered after winds whip Northern California wildfire near site of 2022 deadly blaze
1 year, 4 months ago

Evacuations ordered after winds whip Northern California wildfire near site of 2022 deadly blaze

Associated Press  

HAMBURG, Calif. — Rural areas near California’s border with Oregon were under evacuation orders Wednesday after gusty winds from a thunderstorm sent a lightning-sparked wildfire racing through national forest lands, authorities said. The blaze in Siskiyou County, dubbed the Head Fire, was one of at least 20 fires — most of them tiny — that erupted in the Klamath National …

Erratic winds challenge firefighters battling two major California blazes
1 year, 4 months ago

Erratic winds challenge firefighters battling two major California blazes

Associated Press  

MOJAVE NATIONAL PRESERVE, Calif. — A massive wildfire burning out of control in California’s Mojave National Preserve was spreading rapidly amid erratic winds, while firefighters reported progress against another major blaze to the southwest that prompted evacuations. The York Fire that erupted Friday near the remote Caruthers Canyon area of the vast wildland preserve crossed the state line into Nevada …

Weather Helping, But Threat From Western Fires Persists
2 years, 3 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 …

New wildfire spreading in central California mountains
2 years, 3 months ago

New wildfire spreading in central California mountains

Hindustan Times  

California's latest wildfire has spread rapidly in the US state's central mountains, just as firefighters were bringing a big blaze south of Los Angeles under control, authorities said Sunday. New wildfire spreading in central California mountains The Mosquito Fire has now swept through an area of more than 41,000 acres in the Sierra Nevada range northeast of San Francisco in …

A Northern California wildfire has injured several people and destroyed homes
2 years, 3 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 …

Northern California forest fire forces evacuations as heat breaks all-time records
2 years, 4 months ago

Northern California forest fire forces evacuations as heat breaks all-time records

LA Times  

A fire burning amid all-time record heat and thunderstorms producing dry lightning has forced evacuations in Northern California’s Siskiyou County. Officials believe the blaze has grown even more, but early efforts Friday were focused on fire suppression rather than mapping, said Jennifer Erickson, a forest spokesperson. Other agencies, including the California Department of Forestry and Fire Prevention, are assisting U.S. …

Western wildfires force evacuations in Arizona, California
2 years, 6 months ago

Western wildfires force evacuations in Arizona, California

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 Please enter a valid email address Please enter a valid email address SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The number of square miles burned …

Western wildfires force thousands of evacuations in Arizona, California
2 years, 6 months ago

Western wildfires force thousands of evacuations in Arizona, California

Firstpost  

Wildfires broke out early this spring in multiple states in the Western US, where climate change and an enduring drought are fanning the frequency and intensity of forest and grassland fires Flagstaff: The Western US on Monday marked another day of hot, dry and windy weather as crews from California to New Mexico battled wildfires that had forced hundreds of …

Western wildfires force evacuations in Arizona, California
2 years, 6 months ago

Western wildfires force evacuations in Arizona, California

Associated Press  

FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. — The Western U.S. on Monday marked another day of hot, dry and windy weather as crews from California to New Mexico battled wildfires that had forced hundreds of people to leave their homes. So far, one home and a secondary structure have been lost in the fire first reported Sunday, Sheriff’s Office Chief Deputy Bret Axlund said. …

In Pictures: Wildfire in California’s Big Sur forces evacuations
2 years, 11 months ago

In Pictures: Wildfire in California’s Big Sur forces evacuations

Al Jazeera  

Firefighters on Sunday battled a wildfire that broke out in the rugged mountains along Big Sur, forcing hundreds of residents on a precarious stretch of coast in the US state of California to evacuate and authorities to shut its main road. The fire started Friday night in the Palo Colorado Canyon in Big Sur and quickly spread towards the sea, …

Residents scramble to evacuate as wildfire approaches Lake Tahoe
3 years, 3 months ago

Residents scramble to evacuate as wildfire approaches Lake Tahoe

Al Jazeera  

The resort area is in the path of California’s Caldor Fire, which is raging due to strong winds and dry conditions. A huge firefighting force gathered Tuesday to defend Lake Tahoe from a raging wildfire that forced the evacuation of California communities on the south end of the alpine resort and put others across the state line in Nevada on …

California wildfires force more evacuations as crews rush to make progress before weather shift
3 years, 5 months ago

California wildfires force more evacuations as crews rush to make progress before weather shift

LA Times  

Crews were continuing to battle two massive wildfires in Northern California on Saturday, with more residents ordered to flee their homes. “This is more like what we would typically see in the late fall, at the end of the fire season before the rains come,” Matlow said. The Tamarack fire started in a rocky timber area, but as it moved …

Firefighters achieve mixed success in containing Northern California fires
3 years, 5 months ago

Firefighters achieve mixed success in containing Northern California fires

LA Times  

Firefighters battle the Sugar fire, part of the Beckwourth Complex fire, in Plumas National Forest last week. It’s the slope and it’s the really dry fuels, they just really take off.” The Beckwourth Complex is the name for two separate fires — the greater is the Sugar fire, which started when lightning struck on July 2 and spread to 104,754 …

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