- LNU Lightning Complex and SCU Lightning Complex fires partially contained
- Hope as warning lifted and deadliest blaze is 25% contained
- Explainer: how did they start – and is this normal?
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7.28pm BST
In a press conference Tuesday morning, officials from the Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit of Cal Fire (the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection) shared they have made significant progress in addressing the LNU Lightning Complex in the last 48 hours.
Officials attributed this progress to better weather and an increase in resources over the last five days. Monday and Tuesday saw calmer winds and cooler temperatures, and clearer air on Monday afternoon allowed aircrafts to carry out firefighting efforts. Planes and helicopters are often grounded when the air is too smoke-filled, the official said.
6.54pm BST
Smoke alerts have been issued to several California counties as wildfires continue to affect air quality across the state.
The California Department of Public Health and the office of Governor Gavin Newsom have urged all Californians to stay indoors when possible, with windows and doors closed.
Continue reading…LNU Lightning Complex and SCU Lightning Complex fires partially containedHope as warning lifted and deadliest blaze is 25% containedExplainer: how did they start – and is this normal?Sign up to our First Thing newsletter 7.28pm BSTIn a press conference Tuesday morning, officials from the Sonoma-Lake-Napa Unit of Cal Fire (the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection) shared they have made significant progress in addressing the LNU Lightning Complex in the last 48 hours. Officials attributed this progress to better weather and an increase in resources over the last five days. Monday and Tuesday saw calmer winds and cooler temperatures, and clearer air on Monday afternoon allowed aircrafts to carry out firefighting efforts. Planes and helicopters are often grounded when the air is too smoke-filled, the official said. 6.54pm BSTSmoke alerts have been issued to several California counties as wildfires continue to affect air quality across the state. The California Department of Public Health and the office of Governor Gavin Newsom have urged all Californians to stay indoors when possible, with windows and doors closed. Continue reading…