Think Progress – by Katie Valentine
A wildfire in central California has destroyed at least two structures and has forced the evacuation of more than 500 homes.
The Shirley Fire, which broke out late Friday and has so far burned through about 2,000 acres of land, was only about 10 percent contained as of Sunday. The fire is burning in and around Sequoia National Forest, which is home to 34 groves of giant sequoias. Right now, more than 1,100 firefighters are working to contain the fire, dropping fire retardant on the blaze from helicopters, and more are expected to join. Continue reading “Wildfire Near California’s Sequoia National Forest Forces 500 Evacuations”