California and Nevada threatened by large-scale fires

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The intense heat increases the risk of fires in the western United States, the first fires have already occurred in Utah, Nevada, Oregon and California.

Warnings about abnormal heat and risk of fire were issued regarding the territories where about 16 million people live, reports CNN.

In particular, we are talking about the territory of Southern California, southern Nevada and some parts of Arizona.

Temperatures in some areas of Phoenix and Las Vegas are expected to rise to 43 degrees Celsius and last for 10 days.

High-risk fires were also issued in parts of Utah, and 1500 people were evacuated from areas of greatest concern.

June 17 in the south of Utah began a forest fire, in which 1427 people were involved. The fire destroyed more than 20 hectares of territory, the fight against fire continues.

The work of firefighters complicated the strong winds 26-27 June, which accelerated the spread of fire. Due to the concern of officials about the possible spread of fire to the north-west and as a precautionary measure, the region north-west of the fire was evacuated.

In southern Arizona, a fire that began on June 7 covered almost 15 thousand hectares. The struggle with the elements are more than 900 people. At the same time, hot weather without rain is expected in the areas adjacent to the fire until 30 June.

Governor Doug Dusi declared a state of emergency in Arizona to authorize the use of 200 000 dollars of emergency funds to counter fires.

Since April, more than six large forest fires have occurred in the state, which have contributed to the heat and strong winds.

Also, a strong fire broke out in settlements near Los Angeles, it began on June 25 and as of the evening of June 26 covered an area of ​​300 ha.

VIDEO: Earlier, @LACoFireAirOps helicopter vantage of #PlaceritaFire raging Please review your #ReadySetGo plan https://t.co/60RaTlBTpw pic.twitter.com/ZM5lWcm6VD

- LACoFireAirOps (@LACoFireAirOps) June 26, 2017

In total, in the first half of 2017, forest fires caused much more damage than in previous years. Nearly 1 million acres (404 686 ha) burned more to 22 on June 2017 of the year, compared to the average area covered in forest fires by July 22 over the last 10 years.

In the western United States, 13 is currently raging large forest fires, there are also small fires.

In California, a fire that started due to a car accident reached an area of ​​486 ha. More 300 firefighters continue to fight the fire. Because of the disaster, highway # XXUMX was closed in both directions between Beaumont and San Jacinto.

The heat in the west and south-west of the United States also led to the death of two people in California, high air temperatures are also considered as a possible cause of the death of two tourists whose bodies were found in the National Park. Carlsbad caverns in new mexico.

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