Wildfires are not new, but there seems to be an increase in their frequency . Across the world, more wildfires are erupting , keeping travelers on high alert. While many people attribute this rise to global warming, these fires pose significant environmental threats, regardless of their cause.
Recently, a wildfire in Orange County, California, led to evacuations and road closures. Here’s what we know about the wildfires making headlines.
Evacuations And Closures In Orange County
On September 9, a wildfire erupted in Orange County. The fire, dubbed the “Airport Fire,” did not originate from or was caused by an actual airport. Authorities named it after a nearby remote-controlled airplane field where the fire began, according to CBS News.
LAist reports that an Orange County public works employee accidentally triggered the fire while using heavy equipment to move boulders. The fire started around 1:30 p.m. on Monday. Despite efforts by the operator and a supervisor to extinguish the flames, the fire continued to spread.