Windy Conditions Challenge California Firefighters
Multiple wildfires are scorching California, fueled by hot, dry weather and powerful winds. Firefighters are battling blazes across the state, from Los Angeles County to Sonoma County.
Major Fires:
Post Fire: The largest wildfire, burning over 15,600 acres northwest of Los Angeles. Evacuations are in place, and some structures have been damaged.
Sites Fire: Exploded to over 10,000 acres in Colusa County with 0% containment. Evacuations were ordered Monday night.
Aero Fire: Ignited in Calaveras County, east of Stockton, reaching over 5,200 acres. Some evacuations are in place.
Point Fire: Burning in Sonoma County wine country, 20% contained and spanning over 1,200 acres. At least two structures have been destroyed, and one firefighter was injured.
Weather Conditions:
Red flag warnings are in effect for much of the state due to low humidity and strong winds, creating a high fire danger.National Weather Service forecasts elevated fire concerns in large areas of California.
The Incident Map through Cal Fire’s website is a great resource to track and monitor wildfires across the state. It allows contractors and residents to keep tabs on how they are spreading and where help is needed most.
Help Arrives as Debris Piles Grow
Plano, Texas, is tackling a massive debris cleanup effort following a recent storm. While residents like Kasey Weadon have been patient, week-old piles lining the streets have highlighted the challenge.
“Our trees got destroyed,” said Weadon in an interview with WFAA News. “One of them hit our roof and pretty much shook the entire house. That brought down the gutters in the back and put a hole in our roof and a hole in the fence.”
The good news? Help is on the way. City crews have expanded their workweek and brought in a private contractor to expedite the process. A temporary dumpsite has also been established to handle the significant volume of debris.
"We're seeing the magnitude of it now," says Steve Funk, Plano Environmental Waste Services Superintendent. The temporary dumpsite alone holds an estimated 15,000 to 20,000 cubic yards of debris, with the city having collected even more over the past few weeks.
Information gathered from WFAA News website. Read original article here - https://www.wfaa.com/article/weather/city-plano-gets-extra-help-cleanup-from-storms-may/287-4ee5818f-5c21-4946-945e-3ec359084103
