From NWP World News
2,000,000 million acres of land burned in California, as compared to 118,000 acres back in 2019.
1000 acres every half-hour is burning, 7 confirmed deaths, perhaps over 1000 homes destroyed. Several people critically burned and 20,000 people were under evacuation orders or warnings.
The wildfires are continuing after a record-shattering heat wave that has contributed to the difficulties. Offshore winds are producing severe fire conditions causing unusual mushroom plumes of smoke that can reach 40,000 feet.
The firefighters are becoming increasingly exhausted, sometimes working 72-hour double shifts and waiting for relief crews. Read more from News Without Politics.
It is anyone’s guess on the eventual outcome of these unprecedented West Coast Fires. Stay informed daily. Read similar stories from NWP World News (News Without Politics) about severe weather and natural disasters.
