Crews battling the largest wildfire so far this year in California braced for thunderstorms and hot, windy conditions that created the potential for additional fire growth Sunday as they sought to protect remote communities.
Several people in the sheriff's office have been affected by evacuation orders due to the fires “and they're still showing up to work so, very dedicated crew,” she said. A deputy lost his childhood home to fire on Friday, she said.
Larry Castle said he wasn’t taking any chances after seeing the explosive growth of major fires in recent years. A section of Highway 28 between Hot Springs and Elmo that had been closed was reopened with drivers asked to watch for fire and emergency personnel. Visibility in the area was poor, Rouse said.
California law enforcement knocked on doors in the towns of Yreka and Fort Jones to urge residents to get out and safely evacuate their livestock onto trailers. Automated calls were being sent to land phone lines as well because there were areas without cell phone service.
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