As Trump Golfs, Death Toll Rises to At Least 40 in California Wildfires
Hundreds Missing
Donald Trump once again left Washington for the Trump National Golf Club Sunday morning, his 73rd trip to one of his golf courses since assuming the presidency, as the official death toll in the Northern California wildfires grew.
“As the death toll rose to 40, firefighters struggled to get the upper hand against several massive wildfires that have ravaged Northern California for almost a week,†the Los Angeles Times reported Sunday. The Sacramento Bee reported the death toll at 41.
More than 10,000 firefighters are battling 16 wildfires in Northern California. As ABC News reported:
The blazes — among the deadliest in the state’s history — have charred more than 214,000 acres of land, forced about 100,000 residents to evacuate and damaged or destroyed at least 5,700 homes and businesses, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.
The National Weather Service on Saturday morning warned that dry, offshore winds were blowing across the wildfires in Napa and Sonoma counties and urged residents to heed any evacuation orders. Red flag warnings for gusty winds and low humidity remain in effect this weekend across the fire areas in much of Northern California and parts of Southern California.
For perspective:
Entire neighborhoods have burned to the ground in Santa Rosa, California, as wildfire death toll continues to climb. pic.twitter.com/DwFDh3lGvO
— Kevin W. (@kwilli1046) October 12, 2017
Sonoma County Sheriff’s Office shares frightening video of deputy driving through raging wildfire in California pic.twitter.com/7AMTzZOD5s
— Breaking911 (@Breaking911) October 11, 2017
Images show a neighborhood in Santa Rosa, California before and after it was devastated by a wildfire https://t.co/BWXYnmOprJ pic.twitter.com/M3MjQp6NeG
— CNN (@CNN) October 14, 2017
In addition to the tragic loss of at least 40 Americans, police have received at least 300 missing persons reports.
Some reactions to the president’s silence on the matter, and his urgency to once again head to his golf club:
While California burns and Puerto Rico suffers, Mr. “I won’t have time for golf” Trump teed off today for the 73rd time in 267 days. pic.twitter.com/oxLa1iiBia
— Bryan Dawson (@BryanDawsonUSA) October 15, 2017
91% of Puerto Rico is still without power, 300 people are missing in California due to fires, and “our president” is currently playing golf https://t.co/97i7W7M4C2
— Jordan Taylor Wright (@TaylorCutFilms) October 15, 2017
73rd day at golf, 93rd day at Trump property – out of 241 days in office. 30% at golf; 39% at Trump properties. @kylegriffin1 https://t.co/CrXbwOZz29
— No Words… (@PepmintPatty) October 15, 2017
• California burns
• Puerto Ricans suffering
• Mass-shooting
• People dying everywhere
Trump is golfing for the 5th time in 9 days.
— Arturo Extreme (@ExtremeArturo) October 15, 2017
Glad you two are enjoying another taxpayer funded golfing today
while #California burns
while #PuertoRico #USVirginIslands suffers
while #Russia sanctions are not being implemented by Trump/WH
while #ACA is sabotaged by Trump/WH
while #USA drowns in shame— Francis 🇺🇸 (@adhonorem77) October 15, 2017
It is #SundayMorning & that means Donald Trump is going golfing. And WE are paying for it! pic.twitter.com/gh8Zq4QPdV
— Khary Penebaker (@kharyp) October 15, 2017
☑ï¸Californians are fleeing fires.
☑ï¸Puerto Ricans have no drinking water.
âŒTrump is golfing.
🔥Again.#SundayMorninghttps://t.co/sKIsTciq8i pic.twitter.com/tMgs8x5FUz— Holly O’Reilly (@AynRandPaulRyan) October 15, 2017
Puerto Rico=brown , California=blue, golf=white. Say no more. #TrumpIsAMoron #25thAmendmentNow #ImpeachTrumpPence ðŸŠâ›³ï¸ðŸ¤¡ https://t.co/khZNkSbsN0
— G (@freakindumb) October 15, 2017
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