California's governor declared a statewide emergency as wildfires fueled by high winds continue to ravage parts of the state and millions are left without power because of planned power shutoffs. The Kincade Fire, the largest of the fires burning in the state, has spread to more than 54,000 acres.
California's governor declared a statewide emergency as wildfires fueled by high winds continue to ravage parts of the state.
The Kincade Fire in Sonoma County, the largest of the fires burning in the state, has spread to more than 54,000 acres.Justin Sullivan | Getty Images A firefighter gives orders as he battles the wind-driven Kincade Fire in Windsor, California, October 27, 2019.High winds are to blame for the continued growth of the Kincade Fire, which has essentially doubled in size. The National Weather Service warned that an extreme and potentially historic offshore wind event was expected in mountain regions of Northern and Central California through Monday morning.
For the Kincade Fire alone, 352 engines, 28 water tenders, 10 helicopters, 76 hand crews, 51 bulldozers, and 3,441 total personnel have been assigned to contain the fire, according to the incident update.
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