A huge wildfire in Northern California has destroyed more than 80 homes and buildings. It took out about 44 square miles of land about 30 miles east of Redding since it was sparked by lightning Saturday. About 2,500 firefighters are trying to fight off one of the many big fires burning across the western U.S. Lots of residents were forced to leave after the fire, but were allowed to return home Wednesday. 900 other homes were threatened Thursday as the fire burned again to the south. 64 houses have been destroyed mostly in the Manton area. More than 2,100 firefighters were at the scene. The fire had grown to 44 square miles in the hills about 25 miles southeast of Redding. Also in California, another large wildfire in Plumas National Forest was expanded by winds. The fire was about 120 miles north of Sacramento and took up 99 square miles since it started at the end of July and threatens about 900 homes. It was 40 percent contained Thursday. Wildfires are still continuing burning around the west. More info here.
This obviously matters because many families and wildlife have been losing their homes since summer. Trees are getting burned down and that's our main resource since we're still alive because of them. Most people need to be careful where they build stuff because maybe phone lines can get stuck by lightening. Campers also need to be sure their fire has been completely put out before they leave so it won't build up again.
Anybody else have other ideas? Place it in a comment below!
This obviously matters because many families and wildlife have been losing their homes since summer. Trees are getting burned down and that's our main resource since we're still alive because of them. Most people need to be careful where they build stuff because maybe phone lines can get stuck by lightening. Campers also need to be sure their fire has been completely put out before they leave so it won't build up again.
Anybody else have other ideas? Place it in a comment below!
RSS Feed
