California Firefighters Battle 12,000-Acre Wind-Driven Wildfire East of San Francisco

Jun 2, 2024, 01:45 PM

California firefighters are battling a wind-driven wildfire east of San Francisco that began on Saturday and continued burning early Sunday morning. The fast-spreading fire has burned through more than 12,000 acres, shut down major highways, and prompted evacuation orders for nearby residents. According to Cal Fire, California’s firefighting agency, the blaze has caused injuries to at least two firefighters. Aircraft have been deployed to assist in combating the wildfire, which grew to more than 11,000 acres on Saturday.