California wildfires take ferocious turn, burn across 40km of mountainous terrain

California wildfire, which has been burning for more than three weeks w, took an aggressive turn on Wednesday as winds stroked fire spreading it across an estimated 40 kilometers stretch. As per reports, more wildfires have also taken or parts of US as far as Washington. In a ray of hope, fire has w smooned in Colorado and Montana due to a dramatic intrusion of polar air.

Wildfires take over California

United States National Wear Service said, “ significantly colder air mass is helping reduce critical fire conditions across West, however most of West coastline and adjacent counties have Red Flag warnings in effect for part of today”. Forecasters said that diminishing winds were possible by Thursday, “bringing some relief to ongoing fires and fire wear threat”.

In Sourn California, fire took over Los Angeles, San Bernardi and San Diego counties. Goverr Gavin Newsom said, “We’re encourd that wind activity appears to be dying down. rest of week looks a little more favorable”.

Read: Firefighters Overtaken By Flames In California Mountains

US Forest Service had previously closed 8 national forests and 10 more national forests were closed recently citing “unprecedented and historic fire conditions throughout state”. According to California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire), recent wildfire has spread over area of more than 2 million acres this year, setting a record for a single fire session.

California Fire Dept on Monday issued a statement saying, "This year, wildfires have w burned over 2 million acres. re have been 8 fatalities and more than 3,300 structures destroyed. Much of California is currently under a Red Flag Warning for strong, gusty winds and low humidity." 

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According to California Fire Dept data, approximately over 14,100 firefighters have been employed to battle blazing Wildfire in California. A state of emergency has been declared by California Goverr Gavin Newsom in multiple countries amid wildfires.

Earlier, a major disaster declaration was approved by US President Donald Trump on August 22 and a statewide emergency was also declared by August 18. California has witnessed about 900 wildfires since August 15, most of m starting with lightning strikes. fires have burnt more than 1.5 million acres (2,343 square miles) claiming eight lives and ravaging nearly 3,300 structures. 

Read: Central California Fire Threatens Thousands Of Structures

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(With inputs from AP)