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The fire that ravages northern California, the United States, which has killed five people and forced the evacuation of some 38,000 people, remains unconfined and in weather conditions that hinder the firefighters work.
Cheryl Buliavac, spokeswoman for the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire), said that climate is a factor that influences behavior of fire. (Getty Images)
According to the US National Weather Service, a dangerous heat wave continues to progress through part of the southwest of the country and California. (Getty Images)
The "Carr" fire, which is located in Shasta County, claimed the lives of five people, including Melody Bledsoe, 70, and two of her great-grandchildren. (Getty Images)
Previously, authorities reported Thursday's death of Don Ray Smith, a bulldozer operator, and the day after Jeremy Stoke, a firefighter from the town of Redding. (Getty Images)
According to Cal Fire, 517 structures (houses and buildings) were destroyed and 135 others damaged because of this fire that began on July 23 due to a mechanical failure of a fire. vehicle. (Getty Images)
The fire consumed more than 36,000 hectares and despite the efforts of nearly 3,400 firefighters and workers, it is barely content of 5%. (Reuters)
Also, according to local authorities, more than 5,000 homes are threatened to be affected by the "Carr" fire. (Reuters)
California is fighting about 18 fires these days and helping the Oregon authorities to control another near the state line. (Reuters)
This week, the Riverside County Attorney's Office accused a man identified as Brandon McGlover, 32, of being the prime suspect in causing this fire. (Reuters)
The situation this week led California Governor Jerry Brown to declare emergency status for Riverside and Shasta counties, as well as for Mariposa County. (Reuters)
On Saturday, US President Donald Trump signed the state of emergency for California, which means the federal government will provide additional assistance. (Reuters)
Trump has authorized the Department of Homeland Security and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to coordinate all efforts in the relief effort. (Reuters)
According to information from Cal Fire, the year 2017 was one of the most devastating fire seasons for this state, with 46 deaths and about 559,000 hectares consumed by the country. ;fire. (Reuters)
With the information of EFE
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