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Videos: Monstrous Dixie Fire Ravages California as Flames ‘Weeks’ Away From Being Contained
Videos: Monstrous Dixie Fire Ravages California as Flames ‘Weeks’ Away From Being Contained
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California’s Dixie Fire claimed the title of being the second-largest wildfire to consume much of the Golden State after having charred hundreds of thousands... 10.08.2021, Sputnik International
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Having ravaged much of California for nearly an entire month, the monstrous Dixie Fire is not expected to be contained for several more weeks, even amid ongoing firefighting efforts by thousands of responders.Firefighting response teams had managed to reach 35% containment earlier. However, windy weather conditions sent embers into tinder-dry terrain and caused the monstrous fire to flare up and undergo rapid growth. As such, containment figures fell back down to 21%.Consuming vast amounts of land in the Butte, Plumas, Lassen and Tehama counties, the Dixie blaze has so far destroyed about 433 structures, going on to damage an additional 28 buildings. Cal Fire figures indicate that approximately 5,813 individuals are working to combat the blaze, and are using the services of 30 helicopters, 525 fire engines, 135 water tenders and 129 bulldozers in their ongoing containment efforts.Edwin Zuniga, a Cal Fire spokesperson, told the Los Angeles Times that containment of the Dixie fire all depends on the weather conditions, especially in regards to wind force, scorching heat temperatures and dryness.Evacuation orders have been issued across much of the state, with the latest orders being issued for the community of Burnt Ranch by officials with the Trinity County Sheriff’s Office.
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Videos: Monstrous Dixie Fire Ravages California as Flames ‘Weeks’ Away From Being Contained
California’s Dixie Fire claimed the title of being the second-largest wildfire to consume much of the Golden State after having charred hundreds of thousands of acres and destroyed countless structural buildings. Although officials had managed to momentarily contain more of the blaze, weather conditions ultimately allowed the fire to expand.
Having ravaged much of California for nearly an entire month, the monstrous Dixie Fire is not expected to be contained for several more weeks, even amid ongoing firefighting efforts by thousands of responders.
Latest figures released by the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) indicate that the Dixie blaze has consumed approximately 489, 287 acres across four counties, and is only 21% contained.
Firefighting response teams had managed to reach 35% containment earlier. However, windy weather conditions sent embers into tinder-dry terrain and caused the monstrous fire to flare up and undergo rapid growth. As such, containment figures fell back down to 21%.
