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Death toll in California Wildfires Climbs To At Least 31

Wildfires continue to tear through Northern and Southern California, at least 31 people have died statewide.  Authorities in Northern California said six more bodies wee found in the scorched path of the what officials call the camp fire,  which was blamed for 23 deaths. As of Sunday night, the camp fire was only 25 percent contained at 11,000 acres, the butte county Fire Department and Cal Fire Said in a Sunday evening. More than 4,500 personnel are working to combat it. According to authorities, 52,000 people have evacuated the Camp Fire area and 1,385 people are in shelters. Many people who were reported missing have been found and put into shelters. Steve Kaufman said 6,713 structures have been  leveled by the camp fire. Wind gusts increased Saturday night, setting a “red flag wind warning” causing a challenge to fire fighter and containment efforts. A red flag warning will remain in effect until 7a.m. pacific time and authorities are anticipating additional spot fires, and are primed and ready to combat potential fires in the area.

This article is important cause its bringing attention to what is going on in California and the effect its having on the state. Its bringing awareness to how dangerous this situation is and how the authorities are trying to control the situation.

What will they do if the fires become to erratic and touches more parts of the state?

Citation: “Death Toll In California Wildfires Climbs To At Least 31.” NPR.Org, https://www.npr.org/2018/11/11/666817955/death-toll-in-california-wildfires-climbs-to-at-least-31. Accessed 12 Nov. 2018.