A brutal heat wave pushed temperatures above 100 degrees in many parts of California.
of California’s Sierra National Forest on Saturday, trapping campers and forcing other people to evacuate.
Roughly 150 people were trapped and 10 were injured at a Mammoth Pool campground after flames blocked the only road out of the area. Madera County deputies were mounting a rescue, but those efforts are complicated by falling trees and fierce flames. Sheriff's officials advised people at the campsite to shelter in place and jump into Mammoth Pool Reservoir, if necessary.
Evacuation orders have been issued to residents in Camp Sierra and Big Creek in eastern Fresno County. An evacuation warning is also in effect for all visitors and residents of Shaver Lake. The Creek Fire was sparked Friday night and grew exponentially on Saturday. The blaze is 0% contained, according to U.S. Forest Service officials.
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