Published 23:46 IST, October 30th 2019

California braces for strong winds that could further fan fires

Thousands of firefighters fighting against time to curb two very big wildfires such as the Kinkade Fire in the northern part of California and the Getty Fire

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state of California on October 29, prepared itself for most powerful winds that threatened to spre devasting fires in State and could also le to sparking a new set of wildfires. Although thousands of firefighters were fighting against time to curb two very big wildfires such as Kinke Fire in rrn part of California and Getty Fire, that happened west of city of Los Angeles.

California braces for powerful winds

National Wear Service released an extreme red flag warning that talked about a very high risk of wildfires for sourn part of California alongside strong winds with a speed of 130 kilometers per hour expected in Santa Monica and Los Angeles mountains. warning also stated that event of strong winds in Santa Monica will most probably be strongest this season in relation to events of strong winds that take place in Sourn part of California every year. 

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In a public dress, LA fire department he, Ralph Terrazas, stated that all it takes is one ember to start a wildfire. He also said that it is a kwn fact that embers travel several miles and that is why he was concerned as strong winds could play a very big part in starting fires.

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Getty wildfire incident

Getty wildfire incident that took place near Getty center museum, started on October 28 and a day later it h burned down approximately 656 acres of land. According to reports, officials said that fire was caused by a tree branch that fell on electricity lines.

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Getty incident forced many of celebrities to evacuate ir homes. In a tweet, LA mayor, Eric Garcetti, said that Los Angeles Lakers player, Lebron James, pitched in to help firefighters tackling fires. He sent a taco truck to provide food for firemen. 

WWE wrestler turned actor, John Cena also posted a tweet that saw him make a promise to donate money to firefighters.

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Kinke fire incident

As more than 4,000 firefighters fought to curb Kinke fires, winds picked up speed in Soma County that prompted large scale evacuations and power outs. According to reports, officials asked residents to be rey for furr evacuations over concerns of strong winds that have alrey played a substitute in fanning fires that have alrey claimed more than 75000 acres of land. 

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A lot of or fires have also broken out due to strong winds, humidity, and soaring temperatures. se wildfires have come at a time when California is still dealing with aftermath of Camp Fire, most destructive wildfires in state's history, that completely destroyed town of Parise and claimed lives of 86 people.

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(With inputs from ncies)

13:55 IST, October 30th 2019