カリフォルニアの山火事が拡大…焼失面積は過去最悪
Wildfires in California expand ... Burned area is the worst ever
Wildfires in California expand ... Burned area is the worst ever
地元メディアによりますと、カリフォルニア州では先月中旬以降、900カ所で山火事が発生してこれまでに8人が死亡したほか、建物約3300棟が被害を受けました
According to local media, California has been hit by wildfires in 900 locations since mid-last month, killing eight people and damaging about 3,300 buildings.
According to local media, California has been hit by wildfires in 900 locations since mid-last month, killing eight people and damaging about 3,300 buildings.
今月8日も25カ所以上で燃え続けています
It continues to burn in more than 25 places on the 8th of this month.
It continues to burn in more than 25 places on the 8th of this month.
今年はこれまでの州全体の焼失面積は93万ヘクタールを超え、東京都の約4倍に上っています
This year, the total burnt area of the state has exceeded 930,000 hectares, which is about four times that of Tokyo.
This year, the total burnt area of the state has exceeded 930,000 hectares, which is about four times that of Tokyo.
年間の焼失面積で過去最大だった2018年の約77万ヘクタールをすでに上回っています
It has already exceeded the record high of about 770,000 hectares in 2018, which is the largest area burned annually.
It has already exceeded the record high of about 770,000 hectares in 2018, which is the largest area burned annually.
山火事は例年、強い風が吹き始める今月以降に本格化していて、今後、被害がさらに広がる懸念が出ています
Wildfires are in full swing every year after this month when strong winds begin to blow, spreading concerns that the damage will spread further.
Wildfires are in full swing every year after this month when strong winds begin to blow, spreading concerns that the damage will spread further.