California Fires Force Massive Evacuations
Without a doubt, the biggest story in the nation today has all eyes focused on wildfires in California that have left 6 dead (two in the fires and four during evacuation), destroyed more than 200,000 acres and forced the evacuation of an estimated 700,000 people, according to the Los Angeles Times. Covering the event is a Herculean task, due to the unpredictable nature of the fires and the tremendous numbers of displaced persons. The Times is basically blogging breaking news. At the New York Times, “The Lede” has become California news.
Of the multitude of smaller stories encompassed by the event, word that the San Onofre nuclear power plant is threatened makes me sweat.
The Los Angeles City Department of Animal Services is warning residents to avoid wild animals displaced by the fires and to bring pets indoors to avoid contact with wildlife.
Google is providing a detailed interactive map showing the path of the fires and evacuation routes.
Officials are now saying it may be days before firefighters bring the blaze under control.
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