Original title: California wildfire spread! A long line of evacuation vehicles was shrouded in smoke at a resort
Beijing, September 1 (Xinhua) according to a comprehensive report, on August 31 local time, California fire officials said that the caldo fire continued to spread, injuring at least 5 people, burning hundreds of buildings and spreading to the famous resort Taihao lake. The scenic spot was shrouded in thick smoke, and the residents in the nearby community had to step up their evacuation.
It is reported that the Kaldor fire has destroyed more than 480 houses and 182 other commercial or small buildings. The California Fire Department said at least five people were injured in the fire and nearly 4000 firefighters were putting out the fire. A fire brigade spokesman said that at night on the 30th, the supporting commandos had arrived in the disaster area to protect the safety of houses.
It is reported that at present, the Kaldor fire continues to spread south to Lake Tahoe city. After the evacuation order was issued, local residents fled eastward to Nevada through Highway 50, resulting in heavy traffic on the highway. Nearby casinos were closed, a local hospital was evacuated, and tourists and residents crowded the streets.
It is expected that the weather conditions on August 31 will further aggravate the spread of the fire. The National Weather Service said winds and humidity of up to 35 miles per hour could cause the fire to grow rapidly.
The California Fire Department said that the strong wind near the caldo fire led to the discovery of Mars three-quarters of miles away from the fire line, and the fire also threatened the fire control line established along U.S. Highway 50.
The report points out that the Kaldor fire that broke out on August 14 is one of 83 large fires in the western region, and only 16% have been controlled at present.