The fires in California they continue to advance: over the weekend, flames destroyed over 6 thousand hectares north/west of Los Angeles. The situation is particularly worrying for the West Coast of the United States. The flames broke out Saturday afternoon near Interstate 5, about 80 km from Los Angelesforcing over 1,200 people to flee the campsite in Hungry Valleya well-known rest area for nature enthusiasts.
The authorities have closed Pyramid Lake, another popular destination among tourists and hikers. The affected area covers 60 square km. The situation has worsened in the last few hours: only 2% of the fire was contained, and the fire, called “Post“, And the most serious of the season And the first of that size this year. The winds, which blow at 80 km/hfurther complicate the operations of the firefighters.
At the moment, the flames of the “Post“did not reach the homes, but residents were asked to prepare for theevacuation. According to the fire brigade, it could take a long time to bring the situation under control, also because other outbreaks are emerging in the surrounding areas. A second fire, called “Max“, erupted about 80 km east of “Post” and has already devoured hundreds of hectares near homes in Lancaster, a city of 170 thousand inhabitants.
The lack of rain has exposed hundreds of thousands of acres in California to fire risk.
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