California Forces Evacuations Amid Fast Moving Wildfire
A wildfire erupted in Mariposa, California, on July 4, quickly consuming over 800 acres and triggering evacuation orders. Fueled by dry conditions and strong winds, the fire continues to spread. Veuer’s Maria Mercedes Galuppo has the story.
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00:00A wildfire erupted in Mariposa, California on July 4th, quickly consuming over 800 acres
00:06and triggering evacuation orders.
00:08Fueled by dry conditions and strong winds, the fire continues to spread.
00:13Firefighters are struggling to contain the blaze due to the intense heat wave gripping
00:17the region, which has increased fire activity.
00:20The cause of the fire is still under investigation, reports Reuters.
00:24Evacuation orders have been issued for several communities in Mariposa County, and temporary
00:29shelters have been set up for displaced residents.