Wildfires threaten 15 million Californians

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection said it has increased staffing across the state during the “red” warning, which is in effect through the afternoon of October 19. Pacific Gas and Electric Co. (USA) announced that about 20,000 customers could lose power temporarily in the next few days.

Plane extinguishes forest fire in California on October 18

According to ABC News, high temperatures, strong winds and dry vegetation can cause fires to flare up and spread more easily. On October 18, the Keller Fire broke out, burning two homes and a large area of ​​land in the city of Oakland.

The Los Angeles Times quoted US forestry investigators as determining that the fires in the area were human-caused.

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