California burning—wild fires in north and south explode thanks to high winds and dry conditions
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Rapidly expanding wildfires in both Northern and Southern California have destroyed homes and forced thousands to evacuate as dry conditions and high winds create a dangerous combination across the states. In the northern part of the state, CNN reports thatCalifornia burning—wild fires in north and south explode thanks to high winds and dry conditions
Rapidly expanding wildfires in both Northern and Southern California have destroyed homes and forced thousands to evacuate as dry conditions and high winds create a dangerous combination across the states. In the northern part of the state, CNN reports that winds have driven the “Camp fire” through residential neighborhoods and business districts. In some locations, the fire moved so quickly that residents trying to evacuate were cut off. ABC News reports that more than 30,000 homes are under threat from rapidly intensifying fires in Ventura County in Southern California. The fires have resulted in deaths, though the totals are not currently clear. Though it has been burning less a day, the Camp Fire has already consumed over 30 square miles and surrounded the town of Paradise, 180 miles north of San Francisco. USA Today describes the wind-driven fire as “a wall of fire” cutting off paths of escape as 27,000 residents of the town hurried to evacuate. x x YouTube Video Meanwhile, the Hill Fire and Woolsey Fire at the southern end of the state have grown nearly as quickly. The Hill Fire has already consumed 15 square miles, and seems to be consuming the area of fresh growth that followed a large fire in 2013. Read more