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2,000 people evacuated due to massive wildfire in California

2,000 people living in northern California have been ordered to evacuate due to massive wildfire

Friday, 25th October 2019

A firefighter defends a structure against approaching flames while battling the Kincade fire in Geyserville, California, U.S. October 24, 2019. REUTERS/Stephen Lam

On Thursday About 2,000 people living in northern California have been ordered to evacuate due to massive wildfire named Kincade Fire exploded in size overnight.

According to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire), the fire ignited Wednesday night exploded very fast, roasting over 10,000 acres by Thursday noon with zero containment.

"Our aircraft can't drop in those conditions. When you have that kind of wind speed, the resistance to control is beyond our capabilities. Because of the terrain and fuel conditions and the heat and humidity, the containment is still very challenging." Mark Parks with Cal Fire told local news channel.

More than 500 firefighters, more than 50 engines, 8 air tankers, and 3 bulldozers have been deployed to battle the massive wildfire.

The fire is reported starting near the Geysers Geothermal Plant, the world's largest geothermal field but the authority doesn’t disclose if the plant had anything to do with it. Firefighters also said they do not know if the Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) power shutoff was in effect in the area at the time the blaze started.

However, two buildings were damaged due to the fire, there were no other reports of causalities, a fire official said.