Wildfire in Southern California forces evacuations: Here's what we need to know

Credit: IndiaTimes- Published on September 10, 2024
Over 10,000 residents were evacuated as wildfires spread across California, consuming over 20,552 acres. The Line Fire threatens thousands of structures. Fires are also active in Angeles National Forest and Clearlake. Governors declared states of emergency amid excessive heat warnings affecting southern California and neighboring...

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Published on September 11, 2024 -  01:08
Airport Fire rages on, devastating thousands of acres in Southern California
The fast-moving Airport fire in Lake Elsinore, California has so far consumed more than 9,000 acres (3,600 hectares) since it was started accidentally on 9 September in the afternoon by workers operating heavy equipment. Wildfires are a natural part of the wilderness cycle and are not unusual in California and other parts of the US West at this time of year. After two relatively mild fire years, 2024 is shaping up to be significant.

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