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California is burning! Biggest fire of the year threatens residents and nature
Biggest wildfire of the year in California: Madre fire rages, 30,000 hectares affected. Evacuations and challenges for the fire department.
California is burning! Biggest fire of the year threatens residents and nature
One of the most devastating fires of the year is currently raging in California: the Madre fire. With a spread of almost 30,000 hectares and only 10 percent contained, it poses a serious threat to residents in the sparsely populated area. Authorities have already issued evacuation orders for affected communities, while a highway has been partially closed to make access easier for emergency services. As the PZ News reported, the cause of the fire is currently unclear, which does not make the situation any easier given other smaller fires in the region.
The current weather conditions also contribute to the explosiveness of the situation: high temperatures of around 35 degrees Celsius and strong winds that can reach speeds of up to 64 km/h make extinguishing work considerably more difficult. In San Luis Obispo County, north of Santa Barbara, the fire is spreading explosively through hilly terrain. Dozens of smaller fires are active in various parts of California, including the Wolf Fire in Riverside County, which is 55 percent contained and has devastated nearly 10 square miles of brush, according to the report daily news.
The shadows of the past
A look at the recent past shows that California has already had to contend with devastating fires this year. In January, the worst fire in the history of Los Angeles broke out, where around 30 people lost their lives and more than 150 square kilometers of land burned. Such disasters were not only triggered by the dry weather conditions, but also exacerbated. Experts, such as climate specialist Daniel Swain from UCLA, point out that the vegetation in the region has already dried out, increasing the risk of further fires Mirror Online explained in detail.
California's fire departments are facing a huge challenge, especially as conditions in the rest of the state are barely calming down. Near-range forecasts indicate that the summer will be extremely problematic for California, with the possibility of more fires in the coming weeks. The effects of climate change are being felt and it is hoped that the situation will ease soon to prevent further suffering and destruction.