Fires rage near Big Sur

Jun. 30 – Near the coastal town of Big Sur, California, fires continue to burn out of control.

It’s been more than a week since lightning sparked fires across the northern part of the state of California. Now, reportedly, more than 1400 fires burn.

Sarah Irwin reports.


Fires rage near Big Sur

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1. Fires have broken out near Big Fir.
2. Only 2% of fires have been contained.

3. Fires have been raging for more than a week.
4. Fires are in the northern part of the state.
5. They have no estimate when the fires will be brought under control.
6. More than 60 buildings have been destroyed.
7. More than 346,000 hectares of land have been destroyed.
8. Residents are unhappy about the poor air quantity.
9. More than 20,000 fire fighters are tackling the blaze.

10. They are travelling by sea and air.

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