Massive Northern California wildfires rage on; 1 man dead

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Massive Northern California wildfires rage on.

Nate Bramwell and Brian Alvarez, who are among a group of friends who call themselves “Rescue One”, douse water on a structure during the CZU Lightning Complex Fire on the outskirts of Santa Cruz, California, U.S. August 20, 2020.At the CZU Lightning Complex fire in the Santa Cruz Mountains, south of San Francisco, authorities announced the discovery of the body of a 70-year-old man in a remote area called Last Chance.

Fire crew made progress during the weekend, which saw a welcome break in the unseasonably warm weather and little wind. that allowed firefighters to increase what had been precious little containment. Officials surveying maps at command centres are astonished by the sheer size of the fires, Cal Fire spokesman Brice Bennett said.

Authorities said their firefighting effort in Santa Cruz was hindered by people who refused to evacuate and those who were using the chaos to steal. Santa Cruz County Sheriff Jim Hart said 100 officers were patrolling and anyone not authorized to be in an evacuation zone would be arrested.He and county District Attorney Jeff Rosell expressed anger at what Rosell called the "absolutely soulless" people who seek to victimize those already victimized by the fire.

 

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