Winds expected to drive next wave of deadly California fires
SONOMA, Calif. (AP) Gusting winds and dry air forecast for Thursday could drive the next wave of devastating wildfires that are already well on their way to becoming the deadliest and most destructive in California history.
Winds up to 45 mph (72 kph) were expected to pummel areas north of San Francisco where at least 23 people have died and at least 3,500 homes and businesses have been destroyed. The conditions could erase modest gains made by firefighters.
Its going to continue to get worse before it gets better, state fire Chief Ken Pimlott said Wednesday.
The 22 fires, many out of control, spanned more than 265 square miles (686 square kilometers) as the inferno entered its fourth day. ercent.
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On the Phoenix radio news a fire official from California said it was going to be weeks before they will have the fires contained and under control. I hope he’s wrong. Weeks!!!