Flames menace multiple towns as wildfire grows into one of the largest in Texas history
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Flames menace multiple towns as wildfire grows into one of the largest in Texas history

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. “There was one point where we couldn’t see anything,” said Greg Downey, 57, describing his escape as flames bore down on his neighborhood. Residents are probably not "prepared for what they’re going to see if they pull into town,” Hutchinson County Emergency Management spokesperson Deidra Thomas said in a social media livestream. “We believe that saved lives, and we don’t want people going back if the evacuation orders are still in place.” The Pantex nuclear weapon plant, northeast of Amarillo, evacuated nonessential staff Tuesday night out of an “abundance of caution,” said Laef Pendergraft, a spokesperson for the National Nuclear Security Administration’s production office at Pantex. Pantex tweeted early Wednesday that the facility was “open for normal day shift operations.” The Smokehouse Creek Fire spread from Texas into neighboring Roger Mills County in western Oklahoma, where officials encouraged people in the Durham area to flee.

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Flames from massive pipeline fire near Houston subside but continue burning
3 months, 1 week ago

Flames from massive pipeline fire near Houston subside but continue burning

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. City officials have said investigations by police and local …

Wildfires rage across western US amid intense heat wave
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Wildfires rage across western US amid intense heat wave

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-09-09 16:43 A firefighter extinguishes hot spots in a burned out structure as the Boyles Fire burns in Clearlake, California, US Sept 8, 2024. SACRAMENTO, the United States - Fueled by excessive heat and drought, several large wildfires raged across the western United States on Sunday, forcing thousands of people to evacuate their homes and worrying climate …

Wildfires rage across western US amid intense heat wave
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Wildfires rage across western US amid intense heat wave

China Daily  

A firefighter extinguishes hot spots in a burned out structure as the Boyles Fire burns in Clearlake, California, US Sept 8, 2024. SACRAMENTO, the United States - Fueled by excessive heat and drought, several large wildfires raged across the western United States on Sunday, forcing thousands of people to evacuate their homes and worrying climate experts about more fires in …

Wildfires rage across western US amid intense heat wave
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Wildfires rage across western US amid intense heat wave

China Daily  

Xinhua | Updated: 2024-09-09 16:43 A firefighter extinguishes hot spots in a burned out structure as the Boyles Fire burns in Clearlake, California, US Sept 8, 2024. SACRAMENTO, the United States - Fueled by excessive heat and drought, several large wildfires raged across the western United States on Sunday, forcing thousands of people to evacuate their homes and worrying climate …

Firefighters significantly tame California’s fourth-largest wildfire on record
4 months 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. …

Record-breaking wildfires scorch more than 1.4 million acres in Oregon, authorities say
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Record-breaking wildfires scorch more than 1.4 million acres in Oregon, authorities say

Associated Press  

PORTLAND, Ore. — Wildfires in Oregon have burned more acres of land in 2024 than in any year since reliable records began, authorities said Friday, with the mid-August peak of fire season still on the horizon. Blazes have scorched more than 1.4 million acres, or nearly 2,200 square miles, Northwest Interagency Coordination Center spokesperson Carol Connolly said. Another fire near …

Huge California wildfire chews through timber in very hot and dry weather
4 months, 2 weeks 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 …

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 …

Cooler weather helps firefighters corral a third of massive California blaze
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Cooler weather helps firefighters corral a third of massive California blaze

Associated Press  

CHICO, Calif. — Fire crews battling California’s largest wildfire this year have corralled a third of the blaze aided in part by cooler weather, but a return of triple-digit temperatures could allow it to grow, fire officials said Sunday. Cooler temperatures and increased humidity gave firefighters “a great opportunity to make some good advances” on the fire in the Sierra …

Firefighters continue battling massive wildfire in California ahead of thunderstorms, lightning
4 months, 3 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's Park Fire grows to fourth-largest in US history, destroys over 540 structures and damages 50
4 months, 3 weeks 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
4 months, 3 weeks 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
4 months, 3 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 …

WATCH: Thousands Evacuated As California's Park Fire Expands To Over 370,000 Acres
4 months, 3 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 …

Park Fire in California scorches through land the size of Los Angeles
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Park Fire in California scorches through land the size of Los Angeles

Associated Press  

FOREST RANCH, Calif. — Thousands of firefighters battling a wildfire in Northern California received some help from the weather Saturday hours after it exploded in size, scorching an area greater than the size of Los Angeles. The Park Fire has scorched 547 square miles as of Saturday and destroyed 134 structures since igniting Wednesday when authorities said a man pushed …

Scores of wildfires are scorching swaths of the US and Canada. Here's the latest on some of them
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Scores of wildfires are scorching swaths of the US and Canada. Here's the latest on some of them

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. As of Friday, there were 96 large active fires …

Scores of wildfires are scorching swaths of the US and Canada. Here’s the latest on some of them
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Scores of wildfires are scorching swaths of the US and Canada. Here’s the latest on some of them

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Scores of wildfires across the United States and Canada have scorched swaths of land in California, Oregon, Idaho, Alaska, Alberta and beyond, forcing evacuations and road closures, as well as destroying and threatening structures. As of Friday, there were 96 large active fires in the U.S. that have engulfed 2,274 square miles, most of them in Oregon, …

Man Arrested After Allegedly Starting Wildfire By Pushing Burning Car Into Gully
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Man Arrested After Allegedly Starting Wildfire By Pushing Burning Car Into Gully

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING BOISE, Idaho —A prosecutor says a 42-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of starting a wildfire that has become California’s largest this year. Butte County District Attorney Mike Ramsey says Cal Fire arson investigators made the arrest early Thursday after a man was seen pushing a burning car into a gully Wednesday afternoon. pic.twitter.com/LpaM6yTvJc — CAL …

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 …

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. …

Dangerously high heat builds in California and the south-central United States
5 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Rains, cooler weather help firefighters gain ground on large wildfires in New Mexico
6 months ago

Rains, cooler weather help firefighters gain ground on large wildfires in New Mexico

LA Times  

Smoke rises from fires in Ruidoso, N.M., on Monday. Recent rains and cooler weather are helping more than 1,000 firefighters gain ground on two wildfires in southern New Mexico on Saturday that have killed two people, destroyed hundreds of homes and forced thousands to flee. Elsewhere in New Mexico, heavy rain and flash flood warnings prompted officials to order some …

New wildfires grow in Northern California as firefighters gain ground against big blaze in the south
6 months ago

New wildfires grow in Northern California as firefighters gain ground against big blaze in the south

Associated Press  

LOS ANGELES — Big new wildfires challenged California firefighters Tuesday even as they increased containment of earlier blazes that erupted as dry north winds arrived over the weekend. AP AUDIO: New wildfires grow in Northern California as firefighters gain ground against big blaze in the south AP correspondent Julie Walker reports a wildfire outside of Los Angeles has burned more …

At least 1 dead in New Mexico wildfire that forced thousands to flee, governor’s office says
6 months ago

At least 1 dead in New Mexico wildfire that forced thousands to flee, governor’s office says

Associated Press  

SANTA FE, N.M. — Thousands of southern New Mexico residents fled a mountainous village as a wind-whipped wildfire tore through homes and other buildings, and killed at least one person. “Within an hour, the police department, the fire department, everybody’s there blocking, barricading the roads to our area and telling everybody to leave,” he said. “Thank God we were ready.” …

Texas firefighters closer to extinguishing Panhandle wildfires
9 months, 1 week ago

Texas firefighters closer to extinguishing Panhandle wildfires

Raw Story  

"Texas firefighters closer to extinguishing Panhandle wildfires" was first published by The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan media organization that informs Texans — and engages with them — about public policy, politics, government and statewide issues. LUBBOCK — Texas firefighters are gaining more control over the remaining wildfires in the Panhandle, more than two weeks after the infernos first engulfed …

4 people found dead inside Texas home after large fire
9 months, 2 weeks ago

4 people found dead inside Texas home after large fire

The Independent  

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Power lines ignited the largest wildfire in Texas history, officials say
9 months, 2 weeks ago

Power lines ignited the largest wildfire in Texas history, officials say

LA Times  

Power lines ignited massive wildfires across the Texas Panhandle that destroyed homes and killed thousands of livestock, officials said Thursday, including the largest blaze in state history that the utility provider Xcel Energy said its equipment appeared to have sparked. The Texas A&M Forest Service said its investigators have concluded that the Smokehouse Creek fire was ignited by power lines, …

The worst wildfire in Texas' history has a complex link with climate change
9 months, 2 weeks ago

The worst wildfire in Texas' history has a complex link with climate change

BBC  

The worst wildfire in Texas' history has a complex link with climate change Getty Images The Smokehouse Creek Fire burned more than 1.2 million acres and killed thousands of cattle The worst wildfire in Texas' history is leaving wide scars on the landscape. "Climate change may have affected the amount of vegetative growth that provided fuel for the fire," says …

Influx of firefighters, cooler weather help keep Texas Panhandle wildfires in check
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Influx of firefighters, cooler weather help keep Texas Panhandle wildfires in check

LA Times  

Smoke from the Smokehouse Creek fire wafts above charred trees in Canadian, Texas, on Monday. An influx of hundreds of firefighters and more favorable weather conditions on Monday helped authorities in the Texas Panhandle keep the largest wildfire in state history from threatening more homes and communities, fire officials said. Strong winds spread flames and led to the evacuation of …

Firefighters keep up battle to stamp out largest wildfire in Texas history
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Firefighters keep up battle to stamp out largest wildfire in Texas history

Associated Press  

McALLEN, Texas — Planes dropped fire retardant over the Texas Panhandle on Sunday and a small community was ordered to evacuate as firefighters kept up efforts to stamp out the largest wildfire in state history while contending with new blazes. “I think sometimes what people don’t understand in a small rural community is that there is no temporary housing,” Winters …

Firefighters face difficult weather conditions as they battle the largest wildfire in Texas history
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Firefighters face difficult weather conditions as they battle the largest wildfire in Texas history

LA Times  

Firefighters in Texas faced rising temperatures, whipped-up winds and dry air Saturday in their battle to keep the largest wildfire in state history from turning more of the Panhandle into a scorched wasteland. Firefighters were focused on containing the fire along its northern and eastern perimeter, where aggressive gusts from the southwest threatened to spread the flames and consume more …

Gov. Abbott says Texas wildfires may have destroyed up to 500 structures
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Gov. Abbott says Texas wildfires may have destroyed up to 500 structures

Associated Press  

STINNETT, Texas — Wildfires may have destroyed as many as 500 structures in the Texas Panhandle, Republican Gov. “When you look at the damages that have occurred here it’s just gone, completely gone nothing left but ashes on the ground,” Abbott said during a news conference in Borger, Texas. Texas Agriculture Commissioner Sid Miller said individual ranchers could suffer devastating …

Texas town burned in Smokehouse Creek blaze suffered wildfire a decade ago
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Texas town burned in Smokehouse Creek blaze suffered wildfire a decade ago

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. Read our privacy policy A small town devastated by the Smokehouse Creek wildfire raging across northern Texas has been …

Texas wildfire: Hundreds of structures destroyed as biggest wildfire in state history could spread more rapidly
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Texas wildfire: Hundreds of structures destroyed as biggest wildfire in state history could spread more rapidly

CNN  

CNN — As many as 500 structures have already been obliterated as the biggest wildfire in Texas history continues its deadly march across the state’s panhandle. Nothing left but ashes on the ground, so those who have gone through this have gone through utter devastation.” Lumber burns in a storage yard after the Smokehouse Creek Fire ravages Canadian, Texas. Courtesy …

Texas wildfire: Biggest fire in state history could worsen with strong winds, dry weather
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Texas wildfire: Biggest fire in state history could worsen with strong winds, dry weather

CNN  

CNN — The wildfire in Texas has already killed two people, demolished hundreds of structures and obliterated thousands of cattle as it became the biggest blaze in the state’s history. “There was no way she could’ve gotten out.” • Blaze mangles state cattle industry: The fires are tearing through the Panhandle, which is home to 85% of the state’s cattle …

A Texas town was helpless to watch as the largest wildfire in state history engulfed it
9 months, 3 weeks ago

A Texas town was helpless to watch as the largest wildfire in state history engulfed it

LA Times  

Hunter Cooper helps clean up the Sanchez residence in the snow in Canadian, Texas. Strong winds, relatively low humidity and dry conditions are creating conditions that the weather service said are “resulting in a significant threat for the rapid spread of wildfires.” Crews will focus on the northern edge of the Smokehouse Creek fire and areas around structures, the forest …

A Wildfire Scorching The Texas Panhandle Has Grown To The Largest In State History
9 months, 3 weeks ago

A Wildfire Scorching The Texas Panhandle Has Grown To The Largest In State History

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING CANADIAN, Texas — A wildfire spreading across the Texas Panhandle became the largest in state history Thursday, growing to nearly 1,700 square miles of scorched rural ranchlands and destroyed homes. “I didn’t think we’d get out of it.” This image taken from Greenville Fire-Rescue's facebook page on Feb. 28, 2024 shows a fire in the Texas Panhandle. …

Massive wildfire continues scorching over 1 million acres in Texas Panhandle, more danger ahead
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Massive wildfire continues scorching over 1 million acres in Texas Panhandle, more danger ahead

Hindustan Times  

The Texas Panhandle and the Northern Plains are facing Lucifer's wrath in the form of a wildfire because of the hot and windy weather. The charred remains of a home burned by the Smokehouse Creek Fire are seen Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2024, in Canadian, Texas. The worst fire is the Smokehouse Creek Fire, which is barely under control and covers …

Why did the Texas Panhandle fires grow so fast?
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Why did the Texas Panhandle fires grow so fast?

Associated Press  

The rapid growth of raging wildfires in the Texas Panhandle has been staggering. Very high winds and very dry conditions Monday provided “the perfect set up” for the fires, said Samuel Scoleri, a forecaster at the National Weather Service Amarillo office. The largest of the latest Texas fires — the Smokehouse Creek Fire — grew Wednesday from about 800 square …

Texas wildfire grows into second-largest in state history, briefly shuts down nuclear weapons facility
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Texas wildfire grows into second-largest in state history, briefly shuts down nuclear weapons facility

Hindustan Times  

A fast-moving wildfire burning through the Texas Panhandle grew into the second-largest blaze in state history Wednesday, forcing evacuations and triggering power outages as firefighters struggled to contain the widening flames. The sprawling blaze was part of a cluster of fires that burned out of control and threatened rural towns, where local officials spent the night shutting down roads and …

Wildfires ravage Texas panhandle, emergency declared
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Wildfires ravage Texas panhandle, emergency declared

Hindustan Times  

Wildfires are wreaking havoc in northern Texas, fueled by dry, windy, and unseasonably warm conditions. In contrast, the Windy Deuce and Grape Vine Creek fires are 20 per cent contained, while the Juliet Pass fire boasts a 90 per cent containment rate. Interestingly, drought conditions do not play a significant role; much of the panhandle remains drought-free, with only small …

Texas Panhandle wildfire grows into one of largest in state's history
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Texas Panhandle wildfire grows into one of largest in state's history

Associated Press  

CANADIAN, Texas — A cluster of wildfires scorched the Texas Panhandle on Wednesday, including a blaze that grew into one of the largest in state history, as flames moved with alarming speed and blackened the landscape across a vast stretch of small towns and cattle ranches. “I didn’t think we’d get out of it.” In this photo provided by the …

Wildfires in Anchorage? Climate change sparks disaster fears
1 year, 7 months ago

Wildfires in Anchorage? Climate change sparks disaster fears

Associated Press  

ANCHORAGE, Alaska — Research on a flat spot for air evacuations. This is the new reality in Alaska’s largest city, where a recent series of wildfires near Anchorage and the hottest day on record have sparked fears that a warming climate could soon mean serious, untenable blazes in urban areas — just like in the rest of the drought-plagued American …

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 …

McKinney fire, California’s biggest of year, destroyed at least 132 structures
2 years, 4 months ago

McKinney fire, California’s biggest of year, destroyed at least 132 structures

LA Times  

A sheriff’s deputy carries the remains of a McKinney fire victim from a destroyed home in Klamath National Forest. The McKinney fire, which has killed four people, has destroyed 132 structures including 87 homes as it scorched nearly 60,000 acres in the Klamath National Forest, officials said Friday. In the last 24 hours, officials with the Klamath National Forest said …

California's McKinney Fire claims four lives, destroys homes and business
2 years, 4 months ago

California's McKinney Fire claims four lives, destroys homes and business

ABC  

California's largest and deadliest wildfire this year has ravaged homes and businesses in the small town of Klamath River in the state's north. Key points: The McKinney Fire has burned more than 228 square kilometres and claimed four lives The fire has destroyed most of the homes, the trailer park, post office and community hall in Klamath River Scientists say …

Progress made in fight against California fire that killed 2
2 years, 4 months ago

Progress made in fight against California fire that killed 2

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. At least two people have died and more …

Western flames spread, California sees its largest 2022 fire
2 years, 4 months ago

Western flames spread, California sees its largest 2022 fire

Associated Press  

YREKA, Calif. — Crews battling the largest wildfire so far this year in California braced for thunderstorms and hot, windy conditions that created the potential for additional fire growth Sunday as they sought to protect remote communities. The McKinney Fire was burning out of control in Northern California’s Klamath National Forest, with expected thunderstorms a big concern Sunday just south …

Thousands evacuate as California’s McKinney fire spreads
2 years, 4 months ago

Thousands evacuate as California’s McKinney fire spreads

Al Jazeera  

The largest blaze in the US state this year is fuelled by strong winds and extreme drought conditions. The largest fire in California this year has forced thousands of people to evacuate as it wrecks homes and rips through the western US state’s dry terrain. The McKinney fire was completely uncontained as it burned in Klamath National Forest in Northern …

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