More than 2.6 million acres have been burned across the whole state so far, a Cal Fire spokesman said on Thursday evening. Huge wildfires are becoming more common, with the World Meteorological Organization saying the five years to 2019 was "unprecedented" for fires, especially in Europe and North America. Climate change amplifies droughts which dry out regions, creating ideal conditions for wildfires to spread out-of-control and inflict unprecedented material and environmental damage. One unidentified person was killed in far northern California, near the remote rural community of Happy Camp, a Cal Fire spokeswoman told AFP. California has seen more than 3.1 million acres burn this year -- an annual record, with nearly four months of fire season still to come.

Source: Mint September 11, 2020 09:11 UTC