california heat wave temperatures : California is currently experiencing triple-digit temperatures as a dangerous heat wave continues across the state. And it’s expected to continue into next week.
The most significant fire on Wednesday was the Thompson fire in the town of Oroville in Butte County, where several structures were destroyed and thousands of people evacuated as flames approached communities.
Gov. Gavin Newsom on Wednesday declared a state of emergency for the Thompson fire, noting that it threatened structures, homes, critical infrastructure and health and congregate care facilities.
We are using every tool available to combat this fire and will continue to work closely with our local and federal partners to support affected communities, Newsom said in a statement. california heat wave temperatures
According to officials with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, the Thompson fire grew from 1,000 acres overnight to more than 3,500 acres Wednesday afternoon and was 7% contained as of Wednesday evening. Firefighters were at the scene and more than 1,400 personnel were working on the fire.
Eight firemen were injured. According to Rick Carhart, a public information officer with Cal Fire’s Butte County unit, there were four minor heat-related injuries on Tuesday, and one unspecified injury on the fireline on Wednesday.
Officials say that, at one point, about 12,000 homes, businesses and other buildings were threatened by the fire, and 28,000 people were told to leave their homes. california heat wave temperatures
At least four homes were destroyed.
Coincidentally, there are many people in that area who moved [to Kelly Ridge] after being burned in the Camp Fire, Carhart said, referring to the 2018 fire that killed 85 people and destroyed more than 18,000 buildings, the deadliest wildfire on record in California.
With California’s heat wave, temperatures were forecast to reach 113 degrees on Thursday and 114 on Saturday in Oroville. Wind gusts Wednesday were around 15 to 20 mph near the fire.
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Publish date : 2024-07-05 05:53:39
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