In the districts of Santa Barbara and San Luis-Obipo in southern California, large-scale work on the elimination of forest fires that broke out on August 1 continues. Fire fighters fight fire in non-stop mode.
according to the Forestry Department and Fire Fire Fire (CAL Fire), Gifford Fire exceeded 330 square kilometers. At the moment, only 9% of the fire was localized.
According to the NBC News channel, the fire arose as a result of the merger of at least four small foci. Over 1900 firefighters fight fire.
As a result of the fire, three people were injured, more than 870 buildings are under threat of destruction. The authorities clarify that the exact cause of the fire is still unknown – an investigation is being conducted.