Creek fire: hundreds trapped as blazes surround popular California camping spot – video

Video Credit: Guardian
Published on September 23, 2020 - Duration: 01:17s

Creek fire: hundreds trapped as blazes surround popular California camping spot – video

The fast-moving Creek fire exploded in size on Monday night, pushing California over the edge of a new state record for most acres of land burned during one fire season.

Several rescue missions were carried out on Monday night.

At least 224 people were lifted out by helicopter after being trapped at Mammoth Pool Reservoir, a popular lake that was busy for the holiday weekend.

As of Tuesday morning, the fire was 0% contained.


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