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Video shot by survivors of the Camp Fire who escape for their lives shows just how terrifying this fire is
Hearing about Northern California's Camp Fire or any fire for that matter is scary enough. But seeing what it's like to escape for your life by driving right through a massive fire so that you can't see anything in front of you is absolutely terrifying. The fire spread so quickly "80 football fields per minute," says The Guardian that some people barely escaped, while others have died.
This video was taken by Brynn Parrott Chatfield, from the town of Paradise, which has been destroyed by the fire. The fire, which started Thursday morning around 6:30am, has burned over 20,000 acres so far, forcing "about 50,000 people to evacuate," according to The Guardian.
Via The Guardian:
Read the restAs CNN points out, over 2,200 firefighters are currently battling the Camp Fire and they face a tough road ahead. The combination of dry conditions and high winds are making this a particularly difficult fire to fight.
Multiple fatalities have been reported but its not yet clear how many people might be dead. The exact number of injuries is also unknown and authorities still dont know what caused the blaze.
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