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Firefighters are working the Woolsey fire on a hill above the Salvation Army Camp Lawrence in the Santa Monica Mountains off Malibu Canyon, miles up the road behind Pepperdine in Malibu, Calif. on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018. (Francine Orr/Los Angeles Times/TNS) *photo courtesy of MCT Campus
At least 23 are dead in wake of the ‘Camp Fire’ — one of three wildfires currently being dealt with by California firefighters, according to CBS News.
Beginning in Butte County on Thursday, the fire has become the most destructive wildfire in California history, and the third deadliest. As of Sunday, nearly 7,000 structures had been destroyed or burnt down due to the Camp Fire, spanning around 109,000 acres of scorched land. 6,453 homes in Butte County alone are left in ruins.
The Woolsey and Hill fires, which also began on Thursday, caused 265,000 residents to abandon Ventura county and Los Angeles county. Two have been killed, and 150 homes across over 80,000 acres were left devastated by the fires.
The Woolsey Fire set the city of Malibu ablaze, destroying several homes of celebrities including Caitlyn Jenner, director Scott Derickson, actor Gerald Butler, and singer/actress Lady Gaga.
Pepperdine University announced it would be closing its Malibu and Calabasas campuses until the end of the Thanksgiving holiday due to risks of the fire spreading.
The total area ablaze has become larger than the country of Belgium, and although fires continue to be fought, winds are predicted to keep up over the next few days, which would lead to the Camp, Woolsey and Hill fires spreading even more.
With winds at nearly 40 mph, officials predict the fires will not be contained for at least another three weeks.
East’s first-ever talent show will take place Tuesday at 7:30 p.m., with 13 acts planned. Tickets are being sold before school outside room 307, at lunch, and before the show for $2. All proceeds will benefit the Johnson County Christmas Bureau.
(results from New York Times)
Governor
Laura Kelly (winner) – 47.8%
Kris Kobach – 43.3%
Greg Orman – 6.5%
Other – 2.4%
Representative, 1st Cong. District
Roger Marshall (winner) – 68.4%
Alan LaPolice – 31.6%
Representative, 2nd Cong. District
Steve Watkins (winner) – 48.1%
Paul Davis – 46.4%
Kelly Standley – 5.5%
Representative, 3rd Cong. District
Sharice Davids (winner) – 53.3%
Kevin Yoder – 44.2%
Other – 2.5%
Representative, 4th Cong. District
Ron Estes (winner) – 59.8%
James Thompson – 40.2%
Mayor, Prairie Village, KS
Eric Mikkelson (winner) – 64.41%
Serena Schermoly – 29.64%
Florida Gubernatorial Democratic candidate Mayor Andrew Gillum takes questions from the press while his wife First Lady R. Jai Gillum, and children look on after casting their ballots at the Good Shepherd Catholic Church Precinct in Tallahassee, Fla. on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2018. (Octavio Jones/Tampa Bay Times/TNS) *photo courtesy of MCT Campus
Election workers began recounting votes of the Florida midterms on Sunday after Florida Secretary of State Ken Detzner ordered a review of the votes, according to CNN.
With Florida being the third most populous in the United States, the recount process could take several days or more. Counties are required to complete each recount by Thursday at 3 p.m. The date is subject to change if problems arise in the recount process.
The recount includes the gubernatorial race between Ron DeSantis (R) and Andrew Gillum (D), one of the most closely-followed of this year’s midterms. As of Saturday, DeSantis stood at 49.6 percent of the vote, with Gillum close behind at 49.2 percent.
Details regarding the recount will emerge this week as the process continues.
Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes throws a first down pass in the first quarter against the Arizona Cardinals on Sunday, Nov. 11, 2018 at Arrowhead Stadium in Kansas City, Mo. (John Sleezer/Kansas City Star/TNS) *photo courtesy of MCT Campus
The Kansas City Chiefs defeated the Arizona Cardinals 26-14 on Sunday, advancing their record to 9-1.
With the win, the Chiefs now hold the top spot in the NFL by one game, and the AFC by two games. During Sunday’s game, quarterback Patrick Mahomes set a new franchise record with 31 passing touchdowns in a single season, overtaking Len Dawson’s previous record of 30.
The Chiefs are set to take on the Los Angeles Rams (9-1) Monday night, Nov. 19. The Rams are the top team in the NFC, with the New Orleans Saints (8-1) following closely at second. The winner of the game will become, or in the Chiefs’ case remain, the top team in the NFL.
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