Southern California Wildfires Quiz

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How many people were forced to evacuate due to the Southern California wildfires?

  • 9,000
  • 50,000 (correct)
  • 100,000
  • 20,000

Which major freeway was closed due to the fire?

  • I-5 (correct)
  • I-405
  • I-15
  • I-10

What is the name of the fire that burned over 9,000 acres in Castaic?

  • Castaic Fire
  • Getty Fire
  • Hughes Fire (correct)
  • Santa Ana Fire

What was the approximate rate at which the Hughes Fire spread?

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What is a potential risk after the wildfires due to anticipated rain?

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Flashcards

Santa Ana Winds

Dry, hot winds that blow from the east, increasing the risk of wildfires by drying out vegetation and increasing fire spread.

Wildfire

A natural disaster in which an uncontrolled fire burns through vegetation, often caused by human activity or natural factors such as lightning strikes.

Burn Scar

A fire that burns over a large area, leaving behind bare land that is prone to erosion.

Red Flag Warning

A warning issued when conditions are favorable for wildfires, such as high winds, low humidity, and dry fuel, indicating a high risk of fire.

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Mudslides

A flow of mud and debris that occurs after a wildfire, triggered by heavy rain falling on the bare soil of a burn scar.

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Study Notes

Southern California Wildfires

  • Wildfires in Southern California have forced over 50,000 people to evacuate under an evacuation warning.
  • The Hughes Fire, located just north of Los Angeles, burned over 9,000 acres of dry brush in the town of Castaic.
  • The fire spread quickly, fueled by strong Santa Ana winds, at a rate of up to 30 acres per minute.
  • Multiple fires ignited in Southern California on Wednesday, seemingly at the same time.
  • Firefighters are battling the flames from the ground and air.
  • The fire threatened the Getty Center Museum and the 405 freeway.
  • Students from at least five schools were evacuated by bus, and residents frantically hosed down their homes to prevent the spread of the fire.
  • The fire also caused the closure of California's main north-south I-5 freeway for hours overnight, creating miles of traffic backups.
  • Arson investigators are on the scene, and red flag warnings remain in effect, with winds gusting up to 50 mph predicted throughout the day.
  • There is a potential for mudslides over burn scars due to anticipated rain over the weekend.

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