Erratic Winds Prompt New Evacuations in Calif.

PlusErratic Winds Prompt New Evacuations in Calif.Erratic Winds Prompt New Evacuations in Calif.The Associated PressThousands of Northern California residents flee new flames fed by erratic winds and high heat. (July 9)[Notes:vo of roadblock]Authorities are evacuating Paradise.Thousands in the California town are being told to leave as erratic winds push wildfires dangerously close. [Notes:flames]Already 40 homes have been destroyed near the northern California town.The fire is just one of more than a thousand burning across the state and a view from space shows just how much is being affected.Hundreds of fires have yet to be contained. [Notes:VO line of female prisoners working]Fire crews are already strained as they try to combat everything and the state has called in some female, non violent prisoners to help out.SOT"we may not be as strong...but we work hard"The weather, though, is working against them.Temperatures are spiking and there's been a drop in the humidity, all of which makes it easier for the flames to grow and spread.Crews now are hoping for a break at the end of the week. ___ ___, The Associated Press.

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Uploaded: July 9, 2008 at 4:19 pm
Author: AssociatedPress

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