Sunday, 26 June 2016

Deadly California wildfire destroys 150 homes, more threatened

Deadly California wildfire destroys 150 homes, more threatened

A massive wildfire burning out of control in the foothills of central California has left at least 150 homes in ruins and damaged another 75, officials said on Saturday, warning that more residents may be forced to flee the advancing flames. The so-called Erskine fire, which broke out on Thursday some 40 miles (64 km) northeast of Bakersfield in Kern County, has already claimed at least two lives, sent three firefighters to the hospital and forced thousands of people to evacuate their homes.
Read more: http://uk.reuters.com/article/us-usa-wildfires-idUKKCN0ZB0V5?source=Snapzu

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