Helicopter rescues resume for people trapped in California's Sierra National Forest by the fast-moving Creek Fire, one of many wildfires raging in the state
Three helicopters picked up the new evacuees from the Lake Edison and China Peak areas of the forest early Tuesday, the National Guard said."We've made multiple attempts the past couple of days trying to get to those remote camp sites," Army National Guard Col. David Hall told NBC's"Today" show Tuesday."Weather and the smoke are cooperating with us better, and we're going to keep working tirelessly ... until we get out as many people as we can.
Hide Caption 38 of 59 Photos: Wildfires burning in the WestFlames consume a home in Napa County, California, on August 19.Hide Caption 39 of 59 Photos: Wildfires burning in the WestEmbers burn along a hillside above Lake Berryessa as the LNU Lightning Complex fires tear through Napa County on August 18. This image was taken with a long exposure.
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