While the presidential election dominated national news this week, the massive natural disaster of Southern California’s wildfires overshadowed it.
A huge fire is burned at least 19,643 acreshouses were destroyed and residents were forced to evacuate. Cities like Santa Barbara are covered in smokeAccording to California Governor Gavin Newsom. Newsom recently declared a state of emergency in Ventura County, north of Los Angeles.
Crisis hotlines increased significantly before and after Trump victory
“This is a dangerous fire that is rapidly spreading and threatening lives.” Newsom said in a statement:. “The State of California is committing state resources, including Cal Fire and Cal OES personnel, engines and aircraft, to protect our communities as fire and emergency response teams work around the clock to fight this fire. Please stay safe and remain alert to instructions from local authorities.” Dangerous weather conditions continue due to fires. ”
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State officials advise anyone seeking the latest information to visit: CAL FIRE website (fire.ca.gov)Contains the latest information on warnings and evacuation advisories. CAL FIRE includes the latest information on all California wildfires, with 10 listed as of Friday, many of which are almost completely contained. This website includes a detailed map of the fire’s path, the number of acres on fire, the cause if known, which fire departments are responding, and up-to-date information including a summary of road closures and fire conditions. Contains updated information.
of mountain fire“The fire is burning in steep, rugged terrain and with dry, receptive fuels, making containment efforts difficult. As winds around the fire have decreased, fire activity has moderated,” the website said. Fires continue to burn in the areas where the fires occurred.” It was not tied to control lines. ”
As of Friday afternoon, “the fire remains a threat to critical infrastructure. Islands of unburned fuel will continue to burn within the fire trail.”
