California fires Creek Fire near Fresno blazes out of control – live updates
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At least 22 wildfires are destroying record acreage, with more than 60 awaiting evacuation by helicopter from Sierra national forest
4.06pm BST
The Creek Fire near Fresno is 0% contained, as the saying goes – in other words it’s completely out of control. This fast-moving blaze has already destroyed more than 135,000 acres.
Crazy shot @ the #CreekFire yesterday with @CAL_FIRE (our heroes) @KimberlyFOX26 #CaliforniaWildfires #CaliforniaFires https://t.co/LridHY7YwD
7:20AM UPDATE: 17 more people have been rescued including a dog bringing the total to 52. There have been 4 total trips by the @CalGuard. #CreekFire THIS is why you leave early. If you are anywhere close to "voluntary" evacuations, just #Go! Thank you @CalGuard! https://t.co/S0Fd0X3rlY
3.42pm BST
Hello, Guardian readers in the US and around the world, with dozens of wildfires destroying record acreage in California and the danger and damage only forecast to get worse, we want to keep you updated on news developments in a special live blog. Northern, central and southern California are all affected. Fires are also burning to the north, in Oregon and Washington State.
My colleagues in California will take over the blog later this morning and bring you reports from the heart of the breaking news on that time zone. But we’ll get started from the Guardian US New York office. Continue reading...
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