The flames up and down the West Coast have destroyed neighbourhoods, leaving nothing but charred rubble and burned-out cars. But warnings of low moisture and strong winds that could fan the flames added urgency to the battle. The so-called red flag warnings stretched from hard-hit southern Oregon to Northern California and extended through Monday evening. Lexi Soulios, her husband and son were afraid they would have to evacuate for a second time because of the weather. Authorities last week reported as many as 50 people could be missing after a wildfire in the Ashland area.

Source: The Hindu September 14, 2020 02:23 UTC