Fallen trees trapped hundreds at the lake with nowhere to escape

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Smoke from the Creek Fire exploded in size on Saturday and was seen beyond a ridge near Huntington Lake, California. Go to the link in our bio for more on this story.

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They flew into the fire: How California National Guard crews rescued hundreds in #CreekFire. Smoke made it nearly impossible to see, but night vision goggles helped the pilots steer the aircraft from obstacles that were highlighted by flames.https://t.co/OJjJb1zr0y

— Jim Boren (@jboren4507) September 8, 2020

Creek Fire live updates: North Fork ordered to evacuate; Firefighters focus on Shaver Lake area https://t.co/S5sgPr5bOl

— The Sacramento Bee (@sacbee_news) September 7, 2020

“We have some memories, we have some photos, we have the clothes on our back and everyone is safe,” said Toby Wait, the Big Creek principal whose family lost their home.

“What a special place it is, and we’re going to continue that tradition,” he said.https://t.co/tel0w0XtrO

— Fresno Bee (@FresnoBee) September 7, 2020

Fallen trees trapped hundreds at the lake with nowhere to escape, the Madera man said. He was on the last National Guard helicopter out of Mammoth Pool.

“The roadway that led to there, you could see it on the hillside. It was torched.”https://t.co/KK5SdZ0vwP

— Fresno Bee (@FresnoBee) September 7, 2020

Gov. Gavin Newsom has issued an emergency proclamation for Fresno, Madera and Mariposa counties due to the Creek Fire. https://t.co/XOjyKNeVdG

— The Sacramento Bee (@sacbee_news) September 7, 2020