Time is of the essence

He added that “time is of the essence,” because farms and orchards are “coming right into our busiest time.”

“If we get them quick enough we can save them, but time is of the essence,” McGuire said.

"Recent evidence from those released, as well as the shocking conditions of the hostages released last Saturday, leaves no room for doubt - time is of the essence, and all hostages must be urgently rescued from this horrific situation," it warned.

“Time is of the essence for us to grab hold of the fire and start getting containment.”

“Time is of the essence - many of the hostages are still alive and enduring impossible conditions of abuse, starvation and isolation,” it warned.