Oaks Blaze in Central California
Published Date: 7/24/2022
Source: Voice of America
Another wildfire has brought chaos to central California - and in quick time. 6.5 million square meters of forestry were destroyed within a few hours of the oak fire being spotted Friday, near the community of Midpines, in Mariposa County. The blaze has prompted evacuations and road closures and has now reached the Sierra National Forest. A local television station reported that emergency crews had received reports of people trapped inside their homes, and firefighters rushed to rescue them. (AP) » Subscribe to VOA News: https://bit.ly/3KIPysi » Watch more VOA News video: https://www.youtube.com/c/VOANews Voice of America (VOA) is the largest U.S. international broadcaster, providing news and information in more than 40 languages to an estimated weekly audience of 236.8 million people. VOA produces content for digital, television, and radio platforms. It is easily accessed via your mobile phone and on social media. It is also distributed by satellite, cable, FM and MW, and is carried on a network of approximately 3,000 affiliate stations. Since its creation in 1942, Voice of America has been committed to providing comprehensive coverage of the news and telling audiences the truth. Through World War II, the Cold War, the fight against global terrorism, and the struggle for freedom around the globe today, VOA exemplifies the principles of a free press. Connect with VOA News: » VISIT OUR WEBSITE: https://www.voanews.com/ » LIKE OUR FACEBOOK PAGE: https://www.facebook.com/voanews » FOLLOW US ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/voanews/ » FOLLOW US ON TWITTER: https://twitter.com/VOANews