Focus on U.S. immigration and life in the U.S.: According to a report by TIME Magazine on December 17, a fire broke out in Big Sur, California, on the 15th, with the affected area reaching up to 769 acres (approximately 311 hectares) by the 17th, destroying 22 residential buildings. The local forest management authorities state that firefighters have currently contained 20% of the blaze and expect it to be fully extinguished by the 20th.
Reports indicate that firefighters quickly rushed to the scene after the fire broke out. The fire has now destroyed over 300 hectares of land, spreading to the coastal areas 150 miles south of San Francisco, where the famous ancient giant redwoods have been completely burned. Furthermore, the fire has destroyed 22 residences, including the home of Big Sur Fire Chief Martha Castoptions.
It is reported that this unusually intense fire started at midnight local time on the 15th, sparked by dry vegetation. During autumn, the leaves dry out and are easily ignited, while strong winds aggravated the flames. The fire has now reached the Central Coast vacation area, and over 600 firefighters are working tirelessly to extinguish it.
