The fire, which arose in the national reserve Plamas (California), descended into the Sacramento Valley. Cannot cope with fire. Dry weather and strong winds of up to 104 km / h contribute to the rapid spread of fire..

On November 8, a wall of fire approached the town of Paradise, in which 27 thousand inhabitants lived. In total, around 50,000 people were at risk in Butte County. There was a complete evacuation of Paradise and the surrounding settlements (the towns of Butte Creek, Congo and Magalia). However, there were traffic jams on the road, people were forced to throw vehicles and escape on foot from the approaching camp of fire.. In one of the blocked cars in a traffic jam, pregnant women started having contractions. They say that in the city there were people blocked by fire. Created temporary camps where evacuees can receive shelter, warm clothes, food and water..

According to one of the members of the city council, the city of Paradise, whose name translates as “Paradise”, turned into a real hell.. Fire destroyed thousands of homes, hospitals, schools, church, car dealership. 500 firefighters are fighting with the elements. The death toll so far no one is taken to call, but it is known about the six dead - they were found in the burned cars. Several people were hospitalized with burns, including two firefighters.. The fire covers the territory of more than 8 thousand hectares. Firemen trying to defend the approaches to the city of Chico by the fire.