Fires broke out in Northern California in the night from Sunday to Monday, continue to rage taking more lives and destroying everything in its path.
Despite the best efforts of rescuers, the situation remains critical.
The authorities hope that the cool weather and lack of wind will help the fire brigade to fight fires.
«The weather is working in our favor, but this does not mean that all will remain», — said the press-Secretary of emergency Management Director brad Alexander.
Element has claimed the lives of 13 people, more than 100 suffered burns and injuries. In addition, 150 people were reported missing.
«We received about 150 applications for missing persons», said the Sheriff’s office of SONOMA County, published on the page in Facebook. «We are confident that the missing will be found safe and sound. But unfortunately, we have to be prepared for the fact that the number of deaths could increase«.
According to the government, around 20 000 people were forced to leave their homes, fleeing from forest fires. As of Tuesday morning, the fire covered 115, 000 acres of land, destroying more than 1,500 buildings — houses, wineries and resort hotels.
The heaviest situation has developed in NAPA. The main asset of the County — house — were destroyed or badly affected by the fire element, reports SFGate.
According to the authorities, this was the biggest fire in the region’s history.
