Evacuations and Updates: California Wildfires and Oregon Border Closure
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Mandatory evacuations have been issued in northern California due to a group of wildfires, with Highway 199 near the Oregon border being closed. The Smith River Complex, estimated at 25,419 acres, was caused by lightning strikes. Evacuation levels range from "Go Now" to "Be Ready," and the American Red Cross has opened a shelter for affected residents.
Topics:nation#california-wildfires#del-norte-county#evacuations#highway-199-closure#natural-disasters#six-rivers-national-forest
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