Massive out-of-control wildfires are ripping through California, causing insurmountable destruction and the evacuation of thousands on both ends of the state.
On Saturday, firefighters hoped that a brief lull in howling winds would give them a chance to block, or at least slow, one of two massive wildfires that have killed at least 23 people and caused the evacuations of hundreds of thousands.
Officials say more than 3,000 firefighters are battling the blazes but poor conditions have allowed the fires to grow.
Here’s the latest on what we know about the wildfires:
Two fires in California
It’s not just one massive blaze, but two.
The Camp Fire, burning in northern California’s Butte County, continues to grow. It’s consumed more than 105,000 acres, 164 miles, and destroyed more than 6,700 homes and still isn’t done. The blaze is 20 percent contained.
It’s quick and devastating path has led to it being dubbed the most destructive blaze in California’s history since recording-keeping began…
Read the rest below and see the photos!…
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2018/11/10/californias-fires-what-we-know-blazes-and-how-help/1962131002/
