Massive Rescue Operation Underway As Crews Battle California's Creek Fire

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Massive Rescue Operation Underway As Crews Battle California’s Creek Fire​

Dozens of evacuees are evacuated to safety on a Cal Guard Chinook on Saturday, after the Creek Fire in central California left them stranded. More than 200 people were airlifted to safety after the fast-moving wildfire trapped them in a popular camping area in Sierra National Forest. California National Guard via AP hide caption

Firefighters in central California are searching for people stranded by a fast-moving fire that has already burned an estimated 45,000 acres. The Creek Fire started Friday evening and, fueled by timber and dry vegetation, quickly jumped the San Joaquin River and blocked evacuation routes.

More than 200 people were rescued overnight, as military helicopters plucked the stranded from the Mammoth Pool Reservoir in Sierra National Forest, where they were asked to shelter in place after fire blocked the one road leading out of the area. Most of those rescued had minor or no injuries, but several were transported to local hospitals and at least two were “severely” injured, Fresno Fire said early Sunday.
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This is a pretty important story. I’ve noted it, I figured they would all be rescued but we need to hope and pray for the best.
 
This is being widely covered here. Prayers that the rescue goes will and no one is hurt during the rescue.

We here in Victoria identify enormously with bushfires and the suffering and risk it brings on any continent. We know the risks.
 
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