The wildfires in Southwestern Louisiana are among the worst in the state’s history and have burned an estimated 60,000 acres. "This is the new normal with climate change," Gov. John Bel Edwards said at a news conference.
With much of the western United States experiencing drought conditions not seen in 125 years, scientists and wildfire managers are concerned that the region is entering the fire season in worse shape than last year.
Two firefighters were injured and about 90,800 people ordered to evacuate near Irvine, Calif., the authorities said, as strong winds fanned new blazes.
Firefighters across California and Oregon are bracing for stronger winds that could partly clear the air — but also fan the flames of uncontrolled blazes.
