California’s Big Sur sees evacuation orders as Timber fire grows
The Timber fire in Monterey County, California, has prompted evacuations along the Big Sur coast, including popular tourist destinations. The blaze, which started Sunday, grew to over 1,700 acres by Monday, according to Cal Fire.
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Erick Thompson described the wildfire as one of the 'quickest-moving, fastest-growing' the region had experienced.
This is one of the 'quickest-moving, largest fires in such a short time' seen in the region.
102 wildfires were raging across British Columbia on Sunday, with nearly half categorized as 'out of control'.
Residents described the fire as a 'ridge of fire just coming towards you' and expressed 'fear'.
Eleanor Olszewski approved a request for Federal Assistance to provide shelter and accommodations.
Keegan Radomski fled her home as the fire breached her property.
Radomski saw a hill on her property begin to burn less than four hours after noticing smoke.
The Timber fire in Monterey county started Sunday and grew to over 1,700 acres by Monday.
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