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California's Park Fire triples in size. More evacuated as blaze destroys at least 134 homes

The Park Fire in Butte and Tehama counties has rapidly spread, consuming acres and homes, with firefighters focusing on structure protection amid challenging conditions.

Photos: California's Massive Park Fire Continues to Grow

The Park Fire in Northern California has burned over 360,000 acres and is only 12% contained, prompting thousands to evacuate.

Wildfire updates: Flash flood watch issued for Park Fire burn scar; Crozier Fire contained

Upcoming rains may lead to flash floods in burn areas of the Park Fire, prompting evacuation preparedness in affected communities.

Park Fire map: Wildfire near Chico explodes overnight to season's biggest

California's largest fire of the season, the Park Fire, rapidly grew to 45,549 acres within 12 hours, prompting extensive evacuations in Butte and Tehama counties.

Firefighters worry heat, thunderstorms could fuel the already massive Park fire

The Park fire, the fourth-largest in California's history, poses significant challenges to firefighters due to extreme temperatures, erratic winds, and the threat of lightning strikes.

Park Fire reaches 45% containment

The Park Fire has reached 45% containment but continues to impact local evacuations and road closures.

California's Park Fire triples in size. More evacuated as blaze destroys at least 134 homes

The Park Fire in Butte and Tehama counties has rapidly spread, consuming acres and homes, with firefighters focusing on structure protection amid challenging conditions.

Photos: California's Massive Park Fire Continues to Grow

The Park Fire in Northern California has burned over 360,000 acres and is only 12% contained, prompting thousands to evacuate.

Wildfire updates: Flash flood watch issued for Park Fire burn scar; Crozier Fire contained

Upcoming rains may lead to flash floods in burn areas of the Park Fire, prompting evacuation preparedness in affected communities.

Park Fire map: Wildfire near Chico explodes overnight to season's biggest

California's largest fire of the season, the Park Fire, rapidly grew to 45,549 acres within 12 hours, prompting extensive evacuations in Butte and Tehama counties.

Firefighters worry heat, thunderstorms could fuel the already massive Park fire

The Park fire, the fourth-largest in California's history, poses significant challenges to firefighters due to extreme temperatures, erratic winds, and the threat of lightning strikes.

Park Fire reaches 45% containment

The Park Fire has reached 45% containment but continues to impact local evacuations and road closures.
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Hot, dry weather continues to fuel fires across California

Hot, dry weather in California fuels wildfires, Park fire sees explosive growth becoming fourth-largest in state history.

California blaze multiplies in size, forces thousands to evacuate

The Park Fire in California has rapidly expanded, drawing grim comparisons to the deadly 2018 Camp Fire, and firenados have been reported.

Park Fire grows overnight but remains at 34% containment

Park Fire in California grows to 414,042 acres, becoming the fourth-largest fire in state history.

Park Fire weather improves but blaze now eighth-largest in California history at 300,000+ acres

Firefighters making progress on Park Fire amidst challenging conditions.

Containment of vast Park Fire in Northern California heads higher

Fire crews widen containment of a massive arson-triggered fire in Northern California, with an arrested suspect identified.

Park Fire growth stalls, as containment nearly hits halfway mark

Containment efforts for California wildfires show progress, with the Park Fire now 49% contained amid increased humidity and additional firefighting crews deployed.

Hot, dry weather continues to fuel fires across California

Hot, dry weather in California fuels wildfires, Park fire sees explosive growth becoming fourth-largest in state history.

California blaze multiplies in size, forces thousands to evacuate

The Park Fire in California has rapidly expanded, drawing grim comparisons to the deadly 2018 Camp Fire, and firenados have been reported.

Park Fire grows overnight but remains at 34% containment

Park Fire in California grows to 414,042 acres, becoming the fourth-largest fire in state history.

Park Fire weather improves but blaze now eighth-largest in California history at 300,000+ acres

Firefighters making progress on Park Fire amidst challenging conditions.

Containment of vast Park Fire in Northern California heads higher

Fire crews widen containment of a massive arson-triggered fire in Northern California, with an arrested suspect identified.

Park Fire growth stalls, as containment nearly hits halfway mark

Containment efforts for California wildfires show progress, with the Park Fire now 49% contained amid increased humidity and additional firefighting crews deployed.
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Treasured 88-year-old California lookout cabin destroyed in Park Fire

The McCarthy Point lookout cabin was destroyed in the Park Fire, marking the loss of a significant historical site.
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California's largest wildfire doubles in size to 164,000 acres, shows explosive growth

The Park fire in Butte County, California, is the largest blaze in the state this year, rapidly expanding due to winds and hot temperatures.

Video. California wildfire tripled in size 'sparked by man with burning car'

A man started Northern California wildfire by pushing a burning car into a gully.

Park Fire Survivors Stuck in Recovery Limbo as Officials Figure Out What to Do | KQED

Survivors of the Park Fire face uncertainty over recovery funding and assistance.
Lack of clarity on governmental support for fire recovery frustrates affected residents.

California's largest wildfire doubles in size to 164,000 acres, shows explosive growth

The Park fire in Butte County, California, is the largest blaze in the state this year, rapidly expanding due to winds and hot temperatures.

Video. California wildfire tripled in size 'sparked by man with burning car'

A man started Northern California wildfire by pushing a burning car into a gully.

Park Fire Survivors Stuck in Recovery Limbo as Officials Figure Out What to Do | KQED

Survivors of the Park Fire face uncertainty over recovery funding and assistance.
Lack of clarity on governmental support for fire recovery frustrates affected residents.
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Friday Morning Constitutional: Park Fire Reaches 49% Containment

The Park Fire is currently 49% contained after burning over 113,000 acres and destroying 641 structures.
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Nearly three weeks after starting, Park Fire nearing 430,000 acres

The Park Fire has consumed 429,263 acres and is the fourth-largest wildfire in California history.

Park Fire containment increases slightly as crews keep wildfire's flames within its footprint

Fire behavior in the Park Fire is subdued due to higher humidity, containment is at 39%, and mop-up operations are favorable.

Nearly three weeks after starting, Park Fire nearing 430,000 acres

The Park Fire has consumed 429,263 acres and is the fourth-largest wildfire in California history.

Park Fire containment increases slightly as crews keep wildfire's flames within its footprint

Fire behavior in the Park Fire is subdued due to higher humidity, containment is at 39%, and mop-up operations are favorable.
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Park Fire burns 'more than 3 times the surface area of Lake Tahoe' in less than a week

The Park Fire in California has burned 383,619 acres and destroyed 192 structures, with 4,200 buildings still under threat.

Park Fire update: Northern California blaze now 6th-largest wildfire in state history

Cooler temperatures helped firefighters gain containment on the Park Fire over the weekend.

Park Fire rolls through nearly 7,000 more acres as containment stalls

Large-scale wildfire in California's Tehama, Butte counties grows to nearly 420,827 acres with 34% containment.

Cooler temperatures and increased humidity could slow Park Fire, Cal Fire says

Cooler temperatures and higher humidity overnight helped in limiting the spread of the Park Fire, allowing for the building of more containment lines.

Park Fire burns 'more than 3 times the surface area of Lake Tahoe' in less than a week

The Park Fire in California has burned 383,619 acres and destroyed 192 structures, with 4,200 buildings still under threat.

Park Fire update: Northern California blaze now 6th-largest wildfire in state history

Cooler temperatures helped firefighters gain containment on the Park Fire over the weekend.

Park Fire rolls through nearly 7,000 more acres as containment stalls

Large-scale wildfire in California's Tehama, Butte counties grows to nearly 420,827 acres with 34% containment.

Cooler temperatures and increased humidity could slow Park Fire, Cal Fire says

Cooler temperatures and higher humidity overnight helped in limiting the spread of the Park Fire, allowing for the building of more containment lines.
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The Park Fire is tearing through some of California's last wild habitat for threatened salmon

The Park Fire in Northern California is not only devastating for human homes but also threatens the last wild salmon habitat, potentially pushing the iconic fish species further towards extinction.
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Did the Park Fire create a fire tornado? 'Strong evidence' California blaze did, expert says

The potential formation of a fire tornado amidst extreme fire behavior during the Park Fire highlights the significant danger faced by residents and firefighters.

Jaw-dropping satellite video shows Park fire burning from space

The Park fire in California has escalated to become the seventh-largest in the state's history, devastating acres and structures, with evacuation orders in place.

Many Park Fire Evacuees Feel Fortunate To Return Home | KQED

Crews are making progress in containing the Park Fire in Northern California while some evacuation orders are lifted, and residents return to relatively undamaged homes.

Did the Park Fire create a fire tornado? 'Strong evidence' California blaze did, expert says

The potential formation of a fire tornado amidst extreme fire behavior during the Park Fire highlights the significant danger faced by residents and firefighters.

Jaw-dropping satellite video shows Park fire burning from space

The Park fire in California has escalated to become the seventh-largest in the state's history, devastating acres and structures, with evacuation orders in place.

Many Park Fire Evacuees Feel Fortunate To Return Home | KQED

Crews are making progress in containing the Park Fire in Northern California while some evacuation orders are lifted, and residents return to relatively undamaged homes.
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Fires Burning at Full Tilt' Across the Western U.S. Stretch Resources

The Park fire in California has become the fifth-largest in the state's history, indicating a potentially destructive wildfire season in the Western United States.
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Park Fire closes these California highways and major roadways. Here's where to reroute

The Park Fire in Northern California has burned more than 385,000 acres, closing down highways, with firefighters making progress at 14% containment as of Tuesday.

Smoke from Park Fire crosses state lines into Nevada. Will it come to Sacramento?

Smoke from the Park Fire is affecting air quality in Northern California and Nevada, leading to an air quality emergency declaration in Reno-Sparks area.

Interactive map shows forecasted path for smoke from California's Park Fire this weekend

Smoke from Park Fire in Northern California expected to spare Sacramento region

Park Fire closes these California highways and major roadways. Here's where to reroute

The Park Fire in Northern California has burned more than 385,000 acres, closing down highways, with firefighters making progress at 14% containment as of Tuesday.

Smoke from Park Fire crosses state lines into Nevada. Will it come to Sacramento?

Smoke from the Park Fire is affecting air quality in Northern California and Nevada, leading to an air quality emergency declaration in Reno-Sparks area.

Interactive map shows forecasted path for smoke from California's Park Fire this weekend

Smoke from Park Fire in Northern California expected to spare Sacramento region
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Park fire burns over 368,000 acres, becoming California's sixth-largest blaze in history

The Park fire in Butte and Tehama counties has grown to become the state's sixth-largest fire, with weather conditions posing a continued challenge.

How Did the Park Fire Get So Big, So Fast?

Extreme heat fueled Park fire in California, emphasizing the impact of climate change on wildfires.

Massive Wildfire Explodes In Size Near Chico | KQED

The Park Fire in California is the largest of the year, destroying structures and displacing thousands as containment drops from 3% to 0%.
An arson investigation revealed the fire was started by an individual pushing a burning car into a gully in Chico's upper Bidwell Park.
Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order to remove homeless encampments after a Supreme Court ruling expanding authorities to address unhoused populations.

How many homes has the Park Fire destroyed? Cal Fire releases Butte and Tehama numbers

California's Park Fire destroys over 360 structures with increased fire activity expected due to weather conditions.

Park fire burns over 368,000 acres, becoming California's sixth-largest blaze in history

The Park fire in Butte and Tehama counties has grown to become the state's sixth-largest fire, with weather conditions posing a continued challenge.

How Did the Park Fire Get So Big, So Fast?

Extreme heat fueled Park fire in California, emphasizing the impact of climate change on wildfires.

Massive Wildfire Explodes In Size Near Chico | KQED

The Park Fire in California is the largest of the year, destroying structures and displacing thousands as containment drops from 3% to 0%.
An arson investigation revealed the fire was started by an individual pushing a burning car into a gully in Chico's upper Bidwell Park.
Gov. Gavin Newsom issued an executive order to remove homeless encampments after a Supreme Court ruling expanding authorities to address unhoused populations.

How many homes has the Park Fire destroyed? Cal Fire releases Butte and Tehama numbers

California's Park Fire destroys over 360 structures with increased fire activity expected due to weather conditions.
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Park Fire in California explodes in size to state's top 10 largest on record

The Park Fire in northern California is the state's seventh-largest due to extreme fire weather conditions and arson, worsened by climate change and land management.

Park Fire map: Day 7 evacuations, with new zones added at north end

Continued growth of Park Fire prompts addition of evacuation zones

Park Fire in California explodes in size to state's top 10 largest on record

The Park Fire in northern California is the state's seventh-largest due to extreme fire weather conditions and arson, worsened by climate change and land management.

Park Fire map: Day 7 evacuations, with new zones added at north end

Continued growth of Park Fire prompts addition of evacuation zones
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DA: Arson suspect reportedly heavily intoxicated' before Park Fire ignition

The man accused of starting the Park Fire was highly intoxicated and recklessly drove his car into dry grass, igniting the fire.
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