Some 3,000 California residents were forced to abandon their homes in Northern California due to an enormous wildfire that has been steadily growing. Teams are currently trying to evaluate how many structures have been lost to the huge blaze. The dangerous conditions have made it impossible for authorities to determine the exact number of damages, according to fire spokesman Mike McMillian. The … [Read more...]
Two North California Wildfires Prompt Emergency Evacuations
Over two hundred residents were forced to leave their houses on Sunday when two wildfires in California went out of control. One of the wildfires occurred near a lake side resort town, where it also destroyed several structures. Authorities say that the blaze sparked at approximately 1:30 PM near bass Lake, in Central California. In light of these events, authorities were forced to evacuate 1000 … [Read more...]
Hundreds of Wildfires Threaten National Safety
Encouraged by hot temperatures and strong winds, hundreds of wildfires threaten national security, being a menace to hundreds of homes and sending up a towering column of smoke that can be seem all the way from Seattle. The fire burning near the city of Leavenworth, Washington, forced the U.S. Highway 2, which connects Seattle to eastern Washington, to be temporarily closed. The Red Cross set … [Read more...]
Scientists predict more global warming led-wildfires in California
Wildfire has become a common affair in California over the years. According to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, it has responded to more than 1,500 fires this year as compared with about 800 during an average year. Adding to the woes, scientists have found that California is set to see more fiery and warmer future ahead. Three different research works, carried In the … [Read more...]