The deadly wildfire, which has burned nearly 60,000 acres, has destroyed 132 structures including 87 homes. Firefighters have slowed the blaze's progress.
The McKinney fire that’s killed four people has destroyed 132 structures, including 87 homes as it scorched nearly 60,000 acres in the Klamath National Forest, officials said.
But in the last 24 hours, officials with the Klamath National Forest said the fire had burned about 300 acres, a significant slowdown after the fire had burned through 59,636 in the last seven days. On the east side of the fire, he said, there was still a threat that the flames could cut through those lines and advance. On Wednesday, the eastern half saw about 3 inches of rainfall through thunderstorms, but the water had no effect on the flames.Firefighters on Friday were expecting short thunderstorms, as well warm and dry temperatures.
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