“Years and years ago we knew we had a problem with that community," a Cal Fire chief said. They prepared, but the "fire moved more than twice as fast as was predicted under the worst scenarios"
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“I call it trial by fire,” she joked
“The rain is coming and these people need a roof over their heads”
“We’ve lost our place in the world”
Marcello Barbero, a volunteer who has been here all week, said the county wants them out by Saturday because Trump is coming.
I haven’t confirmed that




* 63 people dead
*600+ listed missing
* 45% contained
* 142,000 acres burned
* 9,841 homes, 2,412 other buildings gone
* 5,596 fire personnel battling the blaze
“I was at the Carr Fire and that was nothing compared to this,” said FEMA spox Jovanna Garcia
That July fire burned 229,651 acres and destroyed nearly 2,000 structures
*It’ll take awhile to ✔️ TSA to let people live in hotels. There aren’t enough hotels, though
*Ppl applied and got ineligible letters even though they’re eligible Bc of inspecting issues
*Expediting EVERYONE’s aid
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*146,000 acres burned
*50% contained
*47,200 residents evacuated
*1,164 people in shelters
*12,263 total structures destroyed
Fire officials say they’re worried about winds this weekend+challenging terrain, but have made progress on the line
“Not as extensive of an event as last weekend, but winds will be significant,” meteorologist said.
AND there will be a major weather change next week: RAIN
They found 8 new bodies, bringing the death toll to 71. All found in their homes
