Hundreds of fires are raging across California, forcing tens of thousands of residents – who were already before blackouts and the coronavirus pandemic – to flee their homes. The flames, ignited by lightning and ignited by a raging heat wave and fierce wind, quickly spread, overwhelming the state fire department …
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PESCADERO – Several fires burning west of the Skyline Ridge in southern San Mateo County caused evacuation damages and orders east of the city Tuesday night, authorities said. According to a county alarm shortly after 3:15 p.m., smoke and wind changes expected over the next three days are likely to …
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The California governor has declared a state of emergency as the state battles dozens of burns amid a historic hot wave. “We are committed to every available resource to keep communities safe as California fires across the state in these extreme conditions,” Gavin Newsom, the state governor, said Tuesday. “California …
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A firefighting helicopter (TOP) flew over the Lake Fire on August 12, 2020 in Lake Hughes, California. The fire, which quickly grew to 10,000 acres, burned in the Lake Hughes area of Angeles National Forest, causing forced evacuations and threatening structures. Mario Tama | Getty Images A rare summer thunderstorm …
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TOPLINE Parts of Southern California are experiencing “dangerously hot” weather conditions over the weekend, some residents interrupted Friday’s heat-related power outage Friday, and all residents were asked not to circle the AC to prevent more blackouts. Flames of Ranch Fire burn the hills in Azusa, California, on August 14, 2020, …
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