About 1000 people have been trapped by a raging wildfire near Mammoth Pool Reservoir 18 viewsSep 6,

[yuiyoshida]

[uppityperson]

1. Helicopters took the 150-200 people that were stuck there out. Scary.

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#CreekFire (Sierra NF, Fresno/Madera Co) - 2nd National Guard copter is departing w/ 37 more civilians onboard. That is the last evacuation flight for the night, 2 civilians refused transport & are staying behind. My count: over 200 rescued by the National Guard tonight.




6 hours ago:

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Approx 150 sheltering-in-place at #mammothpool with 10 injuries reported. All are safe at this time.
@Cal_OES
is coordinating air and ground crew rescue. Reunification point will be announced when it is established. Please avoid area. #fire #CreekFire #newsrelease

[3Hotdogs]

2. --- and some refused evacuation.

[jimfields33]

3. Ugh! I hate when I hear that

To me, at the very least, they should have to pay the cost of evacuating especially if they suddenly change their minds late in the tragedy.