Wildfire season in the US state of California has already burned through five times the average amount of land for this time of year. Mid-July is usually considered fairly early in the state's wildfire season but according to data wildfires have scorched nearly 220,000 acres already.

California wildfires scorch five time the average area with peak season yet to come

As a wildfire spread rapidly across more than 1,000 acres in extremely hot conditions, California has set up 40 cooling centres. Offering shelter in air-conditioned rooms and cold drinks during the heat of the day, the centres have been established in libraries, recreation and park facilities, and senior living facilities.

California opens cooling centres as wildfire spreads rapidly, mercury soars

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California wildfires scorch five time the average area with peak season yet to come

California opens cooling centres as wildfire spreads rapidly, mercury soars