A series of fires caused by atmospheric display covered over 20 places, the most dangerous is a fire of 2-7 in the eastern part of Calaveras and fire 6-5 in Toolumne.
As a result of these fires, mandatory evacuation orders were issued, including For the area from the Don Pedro tank to the historic town of Chinese Camp. Numerous buildings were destroyed there, including the historic mail from 1854.
Evacuation orders for fire 2-2 in the northern end of Stanislaus were already lifted.
The work of services limited by difficult conditions
A total of 634 people were involved in the firefighting operation, and subsequent land and air units are on the road. Field conditions are difficult, and access to many places is only on foot.
In addition, the actions are inhibited by strong winds and storms that hit the Central Valley. Firefighters from all over the country joined the help, supporting local Fresno, Toolumne, Mariposa and Madeira in Fresno, Toolumne, Mariposa and Madeira.
In connection with the fires, shelters for evacuated were launched, including in sonor. The local casino in Jamestown offered free accommodation for people forced to leave their homes.
The rescue and information campaign is coordinated by the CAL Fire agency (California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection).
