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Officials had warned that the high winds were a remnant of the tropical storm "Kai" It can fan the flames of a large fire called "Fairview Fire"which as of Friday occupies about 27,000 acres in East Riverside County Los AngelesIt contained only 5%.
On the other hand, the heavy rains caused by the storm increased the possibility of floods and mudslides.
However, the constant downpour helped the firefighters make significant progress overnight, according to a spokesman for the Firefighting Agency. California Rob Roser.
As of 10:50 a.m. (1750 GMT), the fire was 40 percent contained, Roser said, while there were no reports of flooding or landslides flowing.
He added: "Fortunately the rain came from Tropical Storm Kai earlier than expected, and provided much relief to the firefighters".
The official explained that thousands of residents were ordered to leave their homes, but some people living in the west and northwest of the fire were allowed to return on Friday, while two people died in the fire.
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Officials have warned that high winds from the remnants of Tropical Storm Kay could fan a major fire dubbed the “Fairview Fire,” which as of Friday has burned about 27,000 acres in East Riverside County. Los AngelesIt contained only 5%.
On the other hand, the heavy rains caused by the storm increased the possibility of floods and mudslides.
However, the constant downpour helped the firefighters make significant progress overnight, according to a spokesman for the Firefighting Agency. California Rob Roser.
As of 10:50 a.m. (1750 GMT), the fire was 40 percent contained, Roser said, while there were no reports of flooding or landslides flowing.
Fortunately, the rain came from Tropical Storm Kay earlier than expected, and provided much relief to the firefighters.”
The official explained that thousands of residents were ordered to leave their homes, but some people living in the west and northwest of the fire were allowed to return on Friday, while two people died in the fire.