Tropical Rain Help California Firefighters Combal Blaze
Rain help California fire fighters to end the brutal heat wave because it cause lots of damage in people and threatens the environment.
On Saturday, a tropical storm off the Pacific Coast gave Southern California cooler temperatures and much-needed rain, ending a sweltering heat wave and allaying concerns that a sizable wildfire could endanger more lives.
Authorities had issued a warning that the Fairview Fire, which as of Friday had burned over nearly 27,000 acres in Riverside County, east of Los Angeles, and was just 5% contained, may be fanned by strong winds from the remnants of Tropical Storm Kay. Meanwhile, the storm’s heavy rainfall increased the risk of mudslides and flash flooding.
Based on the report of GMA News, according to Rob Roseer, a spokesperson for Cal Fire, the state’s firefighting organization, consistent rain enabled firefighters to make great progress overnight. 10:50 a.m. as of According to Roseer, around 1750 GMT, the fire was 40% contained and there were no reports of debris flows or flash flooding.
“Thankfully, the rain from Tropical Storm Kay came through earlier than expected and provided a lot of relief for firefighters,” he said.
“Thankfully, the rain from Tropical Storm Kay came through earlier than expected and provided a lot of relief for firefighters,” he said.
Although some people who live west and northwest of the fire have been permitted to return since Friday, thousands of residents have been ordered to evacuate their houses, according to Roseer. The report mentioned that, two persons have perished as a result of the fire.
However, the Mosquito Fire, which is located east of Sacramento, the state capital, continued to grow overnight. According to Cal Fire, the fire has consumed more than 33,000 acres as of Saturday morning and was 0% contained.
After days of scorching heat across much of the state, forecasters projected highs in southern California to generally stay below 90 degrees Fahrenheit (32 degrees Celsius). The National Weather Service said that temperatures at Los Angeles International Airport reached a record-high 101 degrees on Friday.
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