By Thursday afternoon local time, California’s fire service said the blaze had forced the evacuation of 189,000 residents. The newest blaze, the Lilac fire, has scorched at least 2,500 acres (1,000 hectares), the state fire authority said on Twitter. California Governor Jerry Brown has declared a state of emergency in the area. A Reuters news agency photographer at the scene described seeing propane tanks under houses explode like bombs. The White House said it was in contact with Californian authorities and ready to offer whatever help is needed. Read More… http://ift.tt/2AEcsgV
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