Some 2,000 firefighters battle a massive wildfire in the US state of California amid tough conditions that include steep terrain, sweltering temperatures and low humidity, officials say
Evidence of global heating could be seen elsewhere in the US, as 85 million Americans in more than a dozen states were under a weekend heat advisory.
More than 2,000 firefighters backed by 17 helicopters have been deployed against the Oak Fire, which broke out Friday near Yosemite National Park, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection said in a report on Sunday. "Extreme drought conditions have lead to critical fuel moisture levels," according CAL FIRE's report.Described as "explosive" by officials, the blaze has left ashes, gutted vehicles and twisted remains of properties in its wake, as emergency personnel worked to evacuate residents and protect structures in its path.More than 6,000 people had been evacuated, said Hector Vasquez, a CAL FIRE official.
In recent years, California and other parts of the western United States have been ravaged by huge and fast-moving wildfires, driven by years of drought and a warming climate.Evidence of global heating could be seen elsewhere in the country, as 85 million Americans in more than a dozen states were under a weekend heat advisory.
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