A state of emergency has been declared in San Francisco due to a raging wildfire expected to threaten city's water and power services.
So called Rim Fire is only 5% contained and is burning on the slopes of the western Sierra Nevada mountains.
According to the Forest Service, around 4,500 structures are in danger.
More than 2 600 firefighters are struggling to control the week long wildfire which has affected parts of Yosemite National Park.
Original post: Natural Disasters List August 25, 2013
So called Rim Fire is only 5% contained and is burning on the slopes of the western Sierra Nevada mountains.
According to the Forest Service, around 4,500 structures are in danger.
More than 2 600 firefighters are struggling to control the week long wildfire which has affected parts of Yosemite National Park.
Original post: Natural Disasters List August 25, 2013
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