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California: Fires ravage the west coast of the United States
California: Fires ravage the west coast of the United States
(France 2)
Several fires broke out this week in California (United States), which has been hit by a major heat wave.
Flames several meters high. An entire hill transformed into a blaze. Since Friday, July 5, uncontrollable fires have been raging in the Santa Barbara region, California (United States). Already more than 7,000 hectares ravaged. From the sky, we can see charred vegetation and walls of smoke. Canadairs are trying to extinguish the flames. Many firefighters are mobilized 24 hours a day. They are trying to slow down the still smoking blaze, which is getting dangerously close to homes.
In one neighborhood, dozens of homes burned and were completely destroyed. Thousands of people were evacuated. Thick black smoke is visible for miles around. Firefighters recognize a fire of rare violence. Residents who have not yet been evacuated have their eyes glued to their homes. Firefighters expect several more very difficult days, with record temperatures in several Californian localities.
