Tuesday, 5 July 2022

California: explosive wildfire more than doubles in size overnight

Fast-moving Electra fire forces hundreds to evacuate and threatens crucial power infrastructure east of Sacramento An explosive wildfire that erupted in California on Fourth of July more than doubled in size overnight, quickly consuming more than 3,000 acres by Tuesday morning. The fast-moving Electra fire, burning through the dried grasses and steep, rugged terrain east of Sacramento has forced hundreds of evacuations and continues to pose threats to critical power infrastructure according to officials with the California department of forestry and fire protection (CalFire). Continue reading...
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