The worst wildfire to hit California since last week continues to rage out of control as temperatures rise in the area. Extinguishing efforts are becoming increasingly difficult due to the Record levels of drought are being recordedwhich is why state emergency services expect it to continue to spread.
The Park Fire “continues to burn very actively in several locations around the perimeter,” the California Department of Fire Protection, known as the Park Fire, said in a statement Wednesday. Cal Fire“High temperatures, low relative humidity that drops to ten degrees and the poor recovery of nighttime humidity will allow for increased fire activity and extreme fire behavior“, the document added.
A total of 361 structures reduced to rubble
The fire is already affecting four counties in California and, as of Thursday morning, Only 18% of it has been contained. Since its activity was declared, the fire has devastated 160508 hectaresmaking it the fifth-worst disaster ever to occur in California history.
A total of 361 structures have been reduced to rubble and more than 8,200 are threatened, with Tehama and Butte counties being the most affected by the virulence of the flames.
Still know the origin of the fire is unknown. However, authorities arrested a 42-year-old man on Saturday who was seen by several witnesses pushing a burning vehicle on Wednesday afternoon, which may have sparked the fire.
The so-called “Golden State” is currently dealing with Around twenty active firesseven of them almost 100% contained. Throughout 2024, 4,665 wildfires have been declared in California, which have scorched more than 308,775 hectares. At least one person has died and 655 structures have been damaged or destroyed.
