Northern California’s forests have been hardest hit, with the Dixie and Caldor fires growing dramatically in the last few days. Red flag warnings remain in place through Wednesday night. Here is a rundown ⬇️
already burning across CaliforniaNorthern California’s forests have been hardest hit, with the Dixie and Caldor fires growing dramatically in the last few days. Red flag warnings remain in place through Wednesday night.The multi-county Dixie fire in Northern California added another 36,000 acres to its monstrous size Wednesday. Having seared 844,081 acres, the fire was 52% contained, officials said.
Winds were expected to lessen somewhat Wednesday, he said, although gusts in the 20-28 mph range were still expected, which can fan flames and send embers flying.“This makes firefighting very difficult,” Messick said. “Fires stay intense, they spread rapidly, so it’s very hard to get around.” At a news conference Tuesday, Gov. Gavin Newsom said the Dixie and Caldor fires were the two most worrisome of the 15 large fires burning in the state. Both fires this month became the first to burn from one side of the Sierra to the other.
Smoke from the Dixie fire will continue to contribute to poor air quality throughout the region, officials said. Areas near Chester are expected to receive the worst of its unhealthful effects. The fire’s erratic growth has meant the level of threat has changed rapidly in many areas, with officials issuing
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