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California’s Deadliest Wildfire Finally Tamed by Kingsmeal: 7:46pm On Nov 25, 2018 |
California’s deadliest wildfire ever in the history of the city was finally brought totally under control by firefighters, more than two weeks after it erupted, authorities said on Sunday, Yahoo News reports. “#CampFire … is now 100% contained,” Cal Fire, the state fire authority, said in its latest bulletin on Twitter. The fire, which broke out on November 8 , is so far known to have killed 87 people although another 249 people remain unaccounted for. That figure has fallen sharply over the weekend, having stood at 474 on Friday. Only 54 of the fatalities have been identified, according to the local sheriff’s office in Butte County, around three hours drive north of San Francisco. A total of 153,336 acres were affected by the fire, with nearly 14,000 homes and hundreds of other structures destroyed. Heavy downfalls that have soaked the firezone in the past days helped douse the remaining flames, but also made it more difficult for crews searching for bodies. The Camp Fire was the second major blaze to hit California in recent weeks with a fire in the Malibu area near Los Angeles also killing three people. The smoke from the Camp Fire was so intense that schools in San Francisco had to close at one point earlier this month as did the city’s famed cable car and Alcatraz Island. California’s governor, Jerry Brown, has warned that the state can expect a growing number of major fires as a result of global warming. US President Donald Trump, who visited one of the worst-hit towns called Paradise last weekend, caused some consternation by saying that the fires were due in part to forestry mismanagement. Ahead of the announcement that the fire has been totally tamed, authorities had already begun letting residents return to some of the worst hit areas to inspect the damage to their homes. In a joint bulletin posted on Saturday, the police and fire service said evacuation orders that had in place for some areas over the last fortnight were being lifted for both residents and non-residents, while warning that essential services were still “very limited”. “Prior to returning home, residents are encouraged to take steps to ensure they have food, water and fuel for their vehicles,” said the statement. While Brown has warned that mega fires such as those in Butte and Malibu will cease to be “abnormal” events, the state has allocated about $1 billion over the next five years for fire prevention. Much of the cash will go on education and suppression activities such as clearing grasses and other vegetation, according to officials. But many experts are calling for more restrictions on housing being built in forests as a means of eliminating danger before the blazes even break out. A recent study found that one third of all US houses now are located in what researchers refer to as the wildland-urban interface, where houses and forest vegetation intermingle. While Trump has repeatedly expressed skepticism about global warming, a new report by his administration warned Friday that climate change will cost the US hundreds of billions of dollars annually by century’s end unless drastic action is taken to cut carbon emissions. More below; https://zenithnaija.com/californias-deadliest-wildfire-finally-tamed/ 2 Likes 1 Share
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Re: California’s Deadliest Wildfire Finally Tamed by NwaAmaikpe: 8:43pm On Nov 25, 2018 |
That is just medicine after death. The wildfire destroyed so much for me to be happy that it has been tamed. I actually blame the Californian authorities for this recurring wildfire. It is very easy to prevent it. Invite Abakaliki indigenes to come and farm around those woods area, Then get Ehor Timber boys to lumber all the trees there for furniture and casket making, then whatever land that is left will be sold off by Okpanam youths. Fire won't even see what to burn again. 135 Likes 7 Shares |
Re: California’s Deadliest Wildfire Finally Tamed by SweetBuns(f): 8:43pm On Nov 25, 2018 |
Can Nigeria ever recover this fast from such disaster if it ever happens here? Like for No, Share for Yes 18 Likes 4 Shares |
Re: California’s Deadliest Wildfire Finally Tamed by leo1234(m): 8:45pm On Nov 25, 2018 |
So it took them two weeks to put out the fire If this happened in Nigeria, our dependable firefighters would have taken care of it within a day or two. 16 Likes 1 Share |
Re: California’s Deadliest Wildfire Finally Tamed by ballyads(f): 8:45pm On Nov 25, 2018 |
Its a pity. |
Re: California’s Deadliest Wildfire Finally Tamed by visijo(m): 8:45pm On Nov 25, 2018 |
Thank God, I thought it was spreading to Nigeria |
Re: California’s Deadliest Wildfire Finally Tamed by mustmust(m): 8:45pm On Nov 25, 2018 |
If na 9ja ehhh I can't even imagine what it would have been like . like the villa set would have been a casualty join . thank God is contained 1 Like 1 Share |
Re: California’s Deadliest Wildfire Finally Tamed by DBlackCeazer(m): 8:45pm On Nov 25, 2018 |
Was expecting explorers! 14 Likes 1 Share |
Re: California’s Deadliest Wildfire Finally Tamed by sexdoll: 8:45pm On Nov 25, 2018 |
two good weeks? I wonder what hell will really be like. god have mercy! 2 Likes |
Re: California’s Deadliest Wildfire Finally Tamed by Akile1: 8:46pm On Nov 25, 2018 |
God bless Nigeria, God bless Nigeria. Hmmmmmmm 1 Like |
Re: California’s Deadliest Wildfire Finally Tamed by okedoyinolabisi(f): 8:46pm On Nov 25, 2018 |
what a relief, may the souls of the departed rest in peace 2 Likes |
Re: California’s Deadliest Wildfire Finally Tamed by okerekeikpo: 8:46pm On Nov 25, 2018 |
Same way we are going to tame Buhari then finally send him back to daura 8 Likes
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Re: California’s Deadliest Wildfire Finally Tamed by gflames89(m): 8:46pm On Nov 25, 2018 |
Thank God oooooh.... |
Re: California’s Deadliest Wildfire Finally Tamed by Denique(f): 8:46pm On Nov 25, 2018 |
Thank God it's over! |
Re: California’s Deadliest Wildfire Finally Tamed by Dayvidddrizzle(m): 8:46pm On Nov 25, 2018 |
If na our Almighty Naija, na 2000 years the fire go take burn, Jubrin no go even send una. God bless America. 3 Likes |
Re: California’s Deadliest Wildfire Finally Tamed by braveboy64(m): 8:46pm On Nov 25, 2018 |
Nigeria corruption
natural disaster |
Re: California’s Deadliest Wildfire Finally Tamed by Sandypearl: 8:46pm On Nov 25, 2018 |
It's well |
Re: California’s Deadliest Wildfire Finally Tamed by Akile1: 8:46pm On Nov 25, 2018 |
God bless Nigeria, God Bless American, hmmmmm |
Re: California’s Deadliest Wildfire Finally Tamed by Ejemehn(m): 8:47pm On Nov 25, 2018 |
"Finally tamed" in the US means the raging fire has been quenched.. In Nigeria, "technically defeated Boko Haram" is just another political slogan... 1 Like |
Re: California’s Deadliest Wildfire Finally Tamed by Trendin(m): 8:47pm On Nov 25, 2018 |
If this was Nigeria, nobody would survive. |
Re: California’s Deadliest Wildfire Finally Tamed by braveboy64(m): 8:47pm On Nov 25, 2018 |
Nigeria corruption
natural disaster |
Re: California’s Deadliest Wildfire Finally Tamed by Emvico34: 8:48pm On Nov 25, 2018 |
jesu |
Re: California’s Deadliest Wildfire Finally Tamed by Danelo(m): 8:48pm On Nov 25, 2018 |
SweetBuns:Aunty dey find likes n shares 12 Likes
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Re: California’s Deadliest Wildfire Finally Tamed by amahthelma(f): 8:48pm On Nov 25, 2018 |
We are blessed in nigeria just that few are blind to see Nothing like this has ever occurred in our country but occurs in the states Yet people still call Nigeria a shit hole country 1 Like |
Re: California’s Deadliest Wildfire Finally Tamed by ohis4u2(m): 8:48pm On Nov 25, 2018 |
NA WAH! |
Re: California’s Deadliest Wildfire Finally Tamed by lonelydora: 8:50pm On Nov 25, 2018 |
So after killing people and destroying properties what millions of dollars, it decided to be tamed? |
Re: California’s Deadliest Wildfire Finally Tamed by Olalekank(m): 8:52pm On Nov 25, 2018 |
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Re: California’s Deadliest Wildfire Finally Tamed by Olalekank(m): 8:54pm On Nov 25, 2018 |
amahthelma:You haven't left Nigeria. If you had, you'd know Nigeria is a poo hole. Please choose your words wisely 1 Like |
Re: California’s Deadliest Wildfire Finally Tamed by sunnymix: 8:54pm On Nov 25, 2018 |
okedoyinolabisi:Amen oo.. 1 Like |
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