Fire in California’s Big Sur region doubles in size overnight, forcing evacuations
The Plaskett fire in California's Big Sur region has doubled in size, forcing resident evacuations and threatening Highway 1. Firefighters are struggling to contain the blaze due to the area's remote, steep terrain, while a separate nearby fire continues to burn.
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The increasing frequency and intensity of wildfires in California pose significant risks to infrastructure, public safety, and the environment.
A firefighter moves an injured animal as the Plaskett fire burns towards Highway 1 on Friday, in Big Sur, California. A firefighter moves an injured animal as the Plaskett fire burns towards Highway 1 on Friday, in Big Sur, California. California wildfires Fire in California’s Big Sur region doubles in size overnight, forcing evacuations Plaskett fire has swept through more than 5,900 acres in Monterey county and remains un-contained, says Cal Fire
Prefer the Guardian on Google A fire in California’s Big Sur region doubled in size overnight, forcing the evacuation of nearby residents, in a coastal region where firefighters have battled another blaze for weeks.
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