Oak Fire: 'Explosive' wildfire rages near Yosemite National Park
A wildfire near Yosemite National Park in California is spreading quickly, threatening thousands of homes.
The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection described it as being "zero per cent under control" on Saturday morning.Central and North Eastern regions of the US are also sweltering under extreme heat.Dubbed the Oak Fire, the blaze in California started on Friday afternoon local time and quickly exploded in size. Thousands of people have been told to evacuate.Climate change increases the risk of the hot, dry weather that is likely to fuel wildfires.
The world has already warmed by about 1.1C since the industrial era began and temperatures will keep rising unless governments around the world make steep cuts to emissions.
Danmark Seneste Nyt, Danmark Overskrifter
Similar News:Du kan også læse nyheder, der ligner denne, som vi har indsamlet fra andre nyhedskilder.
Thousands of Americans ordered to flee homes due to 'explosive' Yosemite wildfireMore than 400 firefighters are battling the blaze in the Sierra Nevada foothills, armed with water-dropping helicopters and other firefighting aircraft, as well as bulldozers.
Læs mere »
Four dead in Maquoketa Caves campground mass shooting 'including gunman'BREAKING: Four dead in Maquoketa Caves campground mass shooting ‘including gunman.'
Læs mere »
Monkeypox declared a global emergency by WHO amid outbreak in 70 countriesThe UN health agency’s declaration could spur further investment in treating the once-rare disease
Læs mere »
Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe: World's Greatest Places 2022Find out why Hwange National Park, Zimbabwe is one of TIME's world's greatest places of 2022.
Læs mere »
Mum hit with £100 fine after pulling over to take daughter's emergency call'At that moment, my priority was to answer the phone to my daughter, and to make sure that she was safe. I was stationary and I was following the law, and as quickly as possible.'
Læs mere »
Lesbos wildfire rages as tourists and residents told to leave town on Greek islandSeveral properties have already been destroyed in the southern town of Vatera, after a wildfire started in the mountainous forests on the island.
Læs mere »