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California fires: Many face days without power

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Published : Oct 30, 2019, 2:53 PM IST

Firefighters worked to reinforce fire lines in western Sonoma County while rushing to shore up the eastern side that could be the new focus as winds switched direction.

California wildfires

California: Millions of people have been without power for days as fire crews raced to contain two major wind-whipped blazes that have destroyed dozens of homes at both ends of the state in Sonoma County wine country and the hills of Los Angeles.

Firefighters worked to reinforce fire lines in western Sonoma County while rushing to shore up the eastern side that could be the new focus as winds switched direction.

California wildfires

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection reported on Tuesday night that the Kincade Fire in Sonoma County, Northern California is 15% contained.

Read More: Mass blackout in California amid raging wildfires

It also said that the fire has burned 76,138 acres since it began on October 23rd.

Cal Fire also reported that the fire has destroyed 189 structures ad damaged 39 more.

It said narrow roads and steep terrain are making it difficult for firefighters to access some fire areas.

Read Also: State of Emergency in California due to fires

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