The California wildfires are an ongoing disaster and this thread will serve as the central discussion place as things continue to unfold.
Acting Governor Newsom has declared multiple States of Emergency due to wildfires.
Resources:
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If you have been impacted by wildfires and are looking for resources, local assistance, services, housing, and additional important information visit the statewide wildfire recovery resources website.
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For anyone looking for a pet that was displaced during the Camp Fire, you can find more information at nvadg.org.
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Fires: 2
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74 confirmed fatalities
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1,000+ people missing
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Location: Butte County
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148,000 acres burned
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55% contained
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71 fatalities confirmed
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11,862 structures destroyed (including homes)
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Location: Los Angeles County, Ventura County
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98,362 acres burned
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82% contained
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3 fatalities confirmed
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713 structures destroyed, 57,000 in danger
You can view the fire map here and another fire map here.
Air Quality
The air quality is very poor in many locations. You can check your air quality index here.
Useful resources for staying informed as things continue to develop:
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Sign up for Nixle severe weather alerts from local law enforcement and agencies.
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For the latest information on individual fires, click here.
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Follow CalFire on Twitter for the latest updates.
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Submitted November 17, 2018 at 03:25PM by hoosakiwi https://ift.tt/2DMYo92
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