Fire raging in Central Valley, already covered the territory in thousands of acres, forcing the residents to leave their homes, at the time, as fire crews tried to cope with the uncontrolled flames in difficult terrain.
Fire Detwiler started Saturday at noon and covered the area in 11, 200 acres, destroying one building and damaging another two miles of Lake McClure in Mariposa County, according to the Department of forestry and fighting fires in California.
Authorities ordered the evacuation of residents in Detwiler, Hunters Valley and Cotton Creek, as the flame got too close to residential areas.
The red Cross opened evacuation centers and shelters for animals in the districts of Mariposa and Calaveras. They provide medical care, provide food and accommodation to those who were forced to leave their homes.
Authorities reported that on Monday to 6 a.m., was extinguished 95% of the territory covered by the fire.
On Monday, the state gained a six smaller fires. High temperatures, lack of precipitation serves as a perfect ground for the emergence of fires. The largest of the new fires broke out in Fresno County. It covers an area of 500 acres, notifies the fire Department.
In the North-East California red danger level
The national weather service posted a red flag warning and asked residents to heed the evacuation orders in northeast California. This region is dominated by gusty winds and low humidity, which contributes to the rapid spread of flame.
«Due to strong winds the fire can quickly come close to residential areas. Try to respond quickly, you have very little time to evacuate,» warns the weather service.
In the County of Mariposa Sheriff’s deputies issued a warning with a request to stay away from the fire area.
«A lot of people trying to photograph the fire, but we want to remind everyone that the fire can change quickly. It is very important that the roads were free for traffic emergency services», — reads the statement of the Sheriff’s office.
To the North, in the County of Mendocino, 450 firefighters trying to extinguish the flame on the territory of 900 acres.
5 miles North-East from Redwood Valley was declared a warning about the evacuation in the subdivision of Baker Creek.
The fire started on Saturday, around 14:50 along Highway 101, scaring residents of nearby houses, according to the Sheriff’s office in the district of Mendocino.
In the Santa Ynez Mountains to the North of the Biscuit in the County of Santa Barbara continues to rage fire, covering the territory of 18, 311 acres.
As firemen managed to localize about 49% of fire in the Eastern part, the level of fire risk has decreased significantly, prompting the government to cancel some of the evacuation orders.
The fire, which broke out July 8 in the area of Lake Cachuma, destroyed 30 commercial buildings and 16 homes, according to the forest service of the United States.
On Monday, supported by helicopters and aircraft unit had been established for the protection of Cold Spring Tavern — historic restaurant located along highway 154.
In the County of Calaveras, the flames engulfed the dense thickets of dry grass that led to the beginning of evacuation. One victim was hospitalized with burns. As of Monday, 19:30, was localized 50% of fire, as announced by the local authorities.
#WhittierFire [update] Lake Cachuma area, south of Hwy 154 (Santa Barbara Co) is now 18,015 acres and 49% contained. https://t.co/enIOSL4yLJ pic.twitter.com/SwAqFsyXpY
— CAL FIRE (@CAL_FIRE) July 17, 2017
According to the materials of the Los Angeles Times
