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As tens of thousands of people are evacuated from their homes and pictures emerge of the scale of the wildfires ripping through California, destroying homes and communities, we want to hear what the situation is where you are.As tens of thousands of people are evacuated from their homes and pictures emerge of the scale of the wildfires ripping through California, destroying homes and communities, we want to hear what the situation is where you are.
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Fanned by strong winds and 100F (37C) temperatures, the fires have so far triggered evacuation orders for more than 80,000 people. Meanwhile, closures on the main highway between Los Angeles and Las Vegas stranded many motorists.Fanned by strong winds and 100F (37C) temperatures, the fires have so far triggered evacuation orders for more than 80,000 people. Meanwhile, closures on the main highway between Los Angeles and Las Vegas stranded many motorists.
Jerry Brown, California’s governor, declared a state of emergency in San Bernardino County on Tuesday. The Red Cross set up emergency shelters for evacuees, including one for animals.Jerry Brown, California’s governor, declared a state of emergency in San Bernardino County on Tuesday. The Red Cross set up emergency shelters for evacuees, including one for animals.
“There is imminent threat to public safety, rail traffic and structures. Please follow the evacuation instructions, as this is a very quickly growing wildfire,” said the state incident information system. “An estimated 34,500 homes and 82,640 people are being affected by the evacuation warnings.”“There is imminent threat to public safety, rail traffic and structures. Please follow the evacuation instructions, as this is a very quickly growing wildfire,” said the state incident information system. “An estimated 34,500 homes and 82,640 people are being affected by the evacuation warnings.”
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Have you been evacuated or affected in another way? Do you have a story to tell about how the fires have affected your home or community?Have you been evacuated or affected in another way? Do you have a story to tell about how the fires have affected your home or community?
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