California wildfire: Fire clouds erupted high into the atmosphere first, then heavy rain caused flooding
Just a day after it ignited on July 29th, California’s McKinney Fire exploded in intensity, burning so hot that it exceeded a satellite sensor’s ability to measure it while lofting multiple fire clouds high into the atmosphere. Now, heavy rains in the area have sent torrents of water, mud and debris down streams, knocking out a bridge and inuring a man who was helping to battle the blaze — which has grown to a third of the size of New York City.
Related articles:
- The Washington Post: Fire and rain: As McKinney blaze rages, floods hit Northern California
- KCRA-Sacramento: Major flooding hit parts of Alpine County; Highway 89 closed due to flood impacts