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• Davis Fire south of Reno, Nevada: A fire south of Reno has consumed nearly 5,600 acres and is 0% contained as of Tuesday, according to the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. The size was ...
Raging wildfires in California and Nevada are forcing the mandatory evacuations of thousands of homes as forecasters warn of a few more days of record-breaking heat for parts of the West.
The fire burning in Clearlake, about 110 miles northwest of Sacramento, had blackened at least 76 acres as of Monday morning, according to Cal Fire reports. It was 30% contained.
About 75% of California's 20 most destructive wildfires—measured in terms of structures burned—have occurred since 2015. [1] Santa Ana winds in California expand fires and spread smoke over hundreds of miles, as in this October 2007 satellite image The Rim Fire consumed more than 250,000 acres (100,000 ha) of forest near Yosemite National Park, in 2013
Prompted evacuations in Butte County. A firefighter was injured, and the fire destroyed 14 structures and damaged two. [28] Fresno June Lightning Complex Fresno: 10,616: June 24: July 6: Consisted of the Flash, Bolt, Hog, and other fires. Ignited by lightning. Destroyed one structure. [29] Basin: Fresno: 14,023: June 26: July 20
The River Fire was a destructive 2021 wildfire that burned 2,619 acres (1,060 ha) near Colfax in Nevada County and Placer County, California. The fire broke out on August 4, 2021, and burned 2,619 acres (1,060 ha) before it was fully contained on August 13, 2021. [ 1 ]
The 43-year-old Penn Valley man was arrested on suspicion of five counts of arson and was booked at the Nevada County Jail, where he was being held until his arraignment, the Cal Fire Nevada-Yuba ...
Wildfires in California and Nevada have spread rapidly after a heat wave that saw triple-digit temperatures and dry conditions — but cooler weather may bring some respite in the firefights.