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Wildfire Threatens Ancient Stand Of Giant Sequoias In California

Kingsley Chukwu4 months ago02 mins

A massive wildfire in California is threatening ancient giant sequoias after flames reached the McKinley Grove, a stand of about 165 of the towering trees located in Sierra National Forest. Forestry officials said the Garnet Fire, which began on 24 August following a lightning strike, spread into the grove on Monday despite extensive protection measures,…

Deaths Toll In California Wildfires Rises To 29

Kingsley Chukwu12 months ago02 mins

The death toll from the devastating fires in the Los Angeles area has risen to 29. One person died in hospital over the weekend as a result of the “Palisades’’ fire on the western edge of Los Angeles, the coroner’s office announced on Monday evening. All residents of the Pacific Palisades district were allowed to…