Due to the large-scale fire in California, 1,200 people have been evacuated and closed 4 schools

Due to the large-scale fire in California, 1,200 people have been evacuated and closed 4 schools

In California once again burning a massive Bush fire. The flames that erupted on Monday night along Cole Canyon road near the border of Anaheim and Corona is spreading rapidly and already covers 2000 acres. As at 22:00 it was extinguished only by 5%.

In connection with an emergency situation the fire Department Anaheim evacuated from 1000 to 1200 people living in 300 houses between the 91 freeway and Trudy lane.

@LACoFireAirOps Firehawk helicopter making water drops on night #CanyonFire for structure protection (photo by @luissinco @latimesphotos) pic.twitter.com/ABYSmfsRE2

— LACoFireAirOps (@LACoFireAirOps) September 26, 2017

Currently affected areas, more than 300 firefighters, 5 helicopters and 3 aircraft. Representatives of Caltrans blocked 3 of the 7 lanes on the 91 freeway East of coal Canyon road.

Fire burned down to ICP. Hand crews clearing a line #CanyonFire pic.twitter.com/svFVAp6M6P

— Anaheim Fire &Rescue (@AnaheimFire) September 25, 2017

At risk is the 4 educational institutions: the Academy and Cesar Chavez elementary schools Adams, the White and Prado view. Authorities reported that on Tuesday they will be closed.

At the moment the fire with great speed moving in the direction of the Park in Chino hills. Firefighters are struggling to avoid hitting a national Park.

The cause of the incident has not yet been established.

 

 

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