The 2018 Camp fire in California, ignited by a malfunctioning transmission line, resulted in the deadliest wildfire in state history, claiming 85 lives. Many residents had no timely evacuation warnings, leading to chaos as they attempted to flee, often abandoning cars due to blocked roads. Criticized for inaction, Butte County Sheriff Kory L. Honea faced backlash for the failure to alert residents as a minimal staff managed alerts. Lessons learned from this tragedy emphasize the importance of efficient communication systems in emergency situations, prompting necessary reforms in evacuation protocols.
We had absolutely no evacuation orders... No call, no emergency text, nothing - and neither did anyone I know.
Fewer than a quarter of Paradise's 27,000 residents received official evacuation orders via phone.
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