2024-07-28 14:59:08
Climate Change
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Firefighters Battle Massive Wildfires in California and Oregon

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Massive wildfires in California and Oregon have led to evacuations and posed a significant threat to communities. The Park Fire in California has grown to over 307,000 acres, making it the largest wildfire in the country.

Thousands of firefighters are working to control the blaze, which was allegedly started by a man near Chico. Evacuation orders have been issued for over 4,000 people in Butte and Tehama counties.

The fire has also brought back memories of the devastating 2018 Camp Fire in Paradise and generated smoke that has spread to nearby states. In Oregon, the Durkee Fire has reached 268,000 acres, adding to the widespread destruction caused by wildfires across North America.

Despite the rapid spread of the Park Fire, some residents are determined to stay and defend their homes, raising awareness of the dangers of living in fire-prone areas. The wildfires serve as a stark reminder of the impact of climate change and the urgent need to address it.

Firefighters continue to battle the blazes, risking their lives to protect communities and prevent further destruction.

New York Times - U.S.
28. Juli 2024 um 01:49

Firefighters Race to Contain Wildfires in California and Oregon

Environment
Politics
Wildfires in California and Oregon force evacuations; Park fire in California now over 307,000 acres, largest in the country; About 4,000 people under evacuation orders due to rapid fire growth.
Al Jazeera
28. Juli 2024 um 11:40

Thousands of firefighters battle to control California wildfire

Politics
Environment
Technology
Economy
The 350,000-acre Park Fire, California's 7th largest wildfire, has prompted evacuations of over 4,000 people from Butte and Tehama counties. Cal Fire's Jeremy Pierce said firefighters are capitalizing on cooler weather, though the 10% controlled blaze was allegedly started by a 42-year-old man near Chico. The fire has also triggered warnings for Paradise, devastated by the 2018 Camp Fire, and generated smoke blown over nearby states, including the state capital, Sacramento.
New York Times - U.S.
29. Juli 2024 um 19:07

Park Fire in Northern California Grows to 350,000 Acres

Environment
The 350,000-acre Park fire in Northern California, caused by arson, was the largest fire burning in the United States on Saturday. More than 25,000 firefighters and other personnel were trying to contain the fire that has traveled across four counties. About 4,400 people in Butte County were under evacuation orders, with at least 20 structures destroyed. Kory Honea, the county sheriff, provided updates at a Saturday news conference.
New York Times - Americas
28. Juli 2024 um 11:38

Scenes From the Front Lines as Wildfires Rage in Canada and the West Scenes From the Front Lines as Wildfires Rage in Canada and the West

Environment
Wildfires across North America force evacuations, blanket cities in smoke, and scorch hundreds of thousands of acres. Major fires include the 268,000-acre Durkee fire in Oregon and the 71,400-acre Park fire in California, where a man was arrested. Tens of thousands of firefighters combat the blazes, as buildings are burned to the ground.
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