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McKinney fire burns in Klamath National Forest

31 July 2022
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2022-07-31 19:29

A state of emergency has been declared in California as wildfires ravage Klamath National Forest. The fast-moving McKinney fire, which started Friday, went from charring just over 1 square mile to scorching as much as 62 square miles.

California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency Saturday as the fire intensified. Over 100 homes were ordered evacuated and authorities were warning people to be on high alert. Smoke from the fire caused the closure of portions of Highway 96.

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