Still Waters Posted December 23, 2017 #1 Share Posted December 23, 2017 A deadly wildfire which has destroyed more than 700 homes in California is now the largest blaze in the state's recorded history. The Thomas fire has burned more than 1000sq km - an area greater than New York City, Brussels and Paris combined. The blaze broke out in Santa Paula in early December and has moved west towards the coast, one of several major fires in California in recent months. Thousands of firefighters have been deployed to bring it under control. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-us-canada-42464835 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likely Guy Posted December 23, 2017 #2 Share Posted December 23, 2017 Having gone through the fire season here in British Columbia I commiserate with my southern neighbours. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Piney Posted December 23, 2017 #3 Share Posted December 23, 2017 Well, part of the problem is yuppie homeowners haven't let them burn off the duff for 3 decades.....Don't want your house smokey or ashy? Well it is now...... 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likely Guy Posted December 23, 2017 #4 Share Posted December 23, 2017 6 minutes ago, Piney said: Well, part of the problem is yuppie homeowners haven't let them burn off the duff for 3 decades..... As well as vegetation type, terrain and repeated droughts. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pallidin Posted December 26, 2017 #5 Share Posted December 26, 2017 Here is a stunning video of the California fires (December, 2017) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LV-426 Posted December 26, 2017 #6 Share Posted December 26, 2017 54 minutes ago, pallidin said: Here is a stunning video of the California fires (December, 2017) Terrifying! Nature sure doesn't take prisoners Stay safe if you're anywhere near that part of the State. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pallidin Posted December 26, 2017 #7 Share Posted December 26, 2017 (edited) 2 hours ago, LV-426 said: Terrifying! Nature sure doesn't take prisoners Stay safe if you're anywhere near that part of the State. Yeah, that vid shows me, being far away, just how horrific and devastating these recent and ongoing Cali fires are. Edited December 26, 2017 by pallidin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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