Tanker Drops Retardant on Pawnee Fire in Lake County, California

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Published On: 2018-06-26

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The Pawnee Fire in Lake County, California, had burned more than 10,000 acres by the evening of June 25, and was only 5 percent contained.

California Gov Jerry Brown declared a state of emergency as 1,500 residents were evacuated from the area.

More than 20 structures, including 12 homes, were reported to have been destroyed.

Video here by Craig Philpott shows a large tanker dropping red fire retardant near the fire. Credit: Craig Philpott via Storyful