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In California, 12,000 firefighters continued to fight several devastating wildfires. The achievements have been accomplished at least in some places.
The devastating bush fires of California create apocalyptic images. Firefighters are in continuous dangerous use. (Photo: KEYSTONE / FR34727 AP / NOAH BERGER)
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The so-called Ferguson fire near the famous Yosemite National Park has now been contained at thirty percent, said the Department of California forests and fires on Monday night (local time). "We are optimistic," said senior officer Bret Gouvea.
The Carr fire in the north of the state continued to cause problems for firefighters. At least eight people have died in forest fires since Thursday
Destroying Flames
"I've lived here all my life, and I've never seen a fire cause such devastation," said Leonard Moty. The fire particularly affected the district of Shasta. Resident Alyce Macken said the fire was "almost like a tornado with fire" and "destroyed" her house and that of her neighbors.
According to authorities, Carr's fire lasted nearly 42 ". 000 hectares. 3,600 firefighters were on duty. Nearly a thousand houses were destroyed. In total, 38,000 people had to leave their homes.
In total, forest fires in California have destroyed nearly 81,000 hectares of land. Six people died in Carr's fire, including a 70-year-old woman with her two grandchildren
Two firefighters died in the Ferguson fire. One of them had been killed by a tree on Sunday. Approximately 12,000 firefighters across the country are deployed in California.
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