Posted on Sep 8, 2020
Hikers rescued by helicopter as California fires rage
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Rescuers in California have been airlifting dozens of people trapped by a huge fire, as crews continue to battle blazes across the state.
An initial attempt to rescue the group, stranded in mountain refuge for two nights, was abandoned on Monday night because of smoke from the Creek Fire.
But helicopters were able to land early on Tuesday and are have begun taking the hikers to safety.
Fires in California have burned through a record 2m acres in recent weeks.
In total, these blazes span larger than the US state of Delaware.
California is currently experiencing an unprecedented heatwave.
Los Angeles County reported its highest-ever temperature of 49.4C (121F) on Sunday. Temperatures have dropped since then, but high winds are expected to fan the flames until Wednesday.
An initial attempt to rescue the group, stranded in mountain refuge for two nights, was abandoned on Monday night because of smoke from the Creek Fire.
But helicopters were able to land early on Tuesday and are have begun taking the hikers to safety.
Fires in California have burned through a record 2m acres in recent weeks.
In total, these blazes span larger than the US state of Delaware.
California is currently experiencing an unprecedented heatwave.
Los Angeles County reported its highest-ever temperature of 49.4C (121F) on Sunday. Temperatures have dropped since then, but high winds are expected to fan the flames until Wednesday.
Hikers rescued by helicopter as California fires rage
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel A quick calculation determines 2,000,000 acres to be approximately 30 square miles! That is Big!
People continue to encroach upon the forests and hilly forested areas. Those houses are seldom properly built to deter fires and the beautiful brush and trees surrounding them are not maintained.
Sep 8, 2020, Pacific Gas and Electric Corporation, the major electric supplier forNorthern California has announced plans for some of their power lines to be shut down so those lines will not be blown into nearby trees by high winds, create sparks and resulting forest fires.
The resulting blackouts will affect 172,000 customers!
The subject trees are so beautiful and green - we just cannot remove them!
GO GREEN !
To see CA cities such as Santa Rosa that were previously razed by forest fires is beyond comprehension!
People continue to encroach upon the forests and hilly forested areas. Those houses are seldom properly built to deter fires and the beautiful brush and trees surrounding them are not maintained.
Sep 8, 2020, Pacific Gas and Electric Corporation, the major electric supplier forNorthern California has announced plans for some of their power lines to be shut down so those lines will not be blown into nearby trees by high winds, create sparks and resulting forest fires.
The resulting blackouts will affect 172,000 customers!
The subject trees are so beautiful and green - we just cannot remove them!
GO GREEN !
To see CA cities such as Santa Rosa that were previously razed by forest fires is beyond comprehension!
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