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California's Largest Wildfire Explodes, Doubles in 24 Hours

Jul 28, 2024, 04:34 AM

California's largest wildfire has exploded in size, doubling in 24 hours and scorching through an area equivalent to the size of Los Angeles. The blaze, which has become the largest in the United States, is part of a series of fires raging across the Western U.S. and Canada. The rapid expansion of the fire underscores the ongoing challenges faced by firefighting efforts in the region.

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Will a federal disaster be declared due to California's largest wildfire by September 30, 2024?

California•Los Angeles•United States•Canada

Resolution / Starting Odds

No • 50%

Yes • 50%

Official announcements from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)

Will California's largest wildfire be contained by August 31, 2024?

California•Los Angeles•United States•Canada

Resolution / Starting Odds

Yes • 50%

No • 50%

Official reports from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire)

Will there be new evacuation orders due to California's largest wildfire by August 15, 2024?

California•Los Angeles•United States•Canada

Resolution / Starting Odds

No • 50%

Yes • 50%

Official announcements from local government and emergency services

How many acres will California's largest wildfire affect by August 31, 2024?

California•Los Angeles•United States•Canada

Resolution / Starting Odds

Less than 500,000 acres • 25%

More than 1,000,000 acres • 25%

750,000 to 1,000,000 acres • 25%

500,000 to 750,000 acres • 25%

Official reports from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire)

How many fatalities will be caused by California's largest wildfire by August 31, 2024?

California•Los Angeles•United States•Canada

Resolution / Starting Odds

More than 100 • 25%

0-10 • 25%

11-50 • 25%

51-100 • 25%

Official reports from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire)

How many structures will be destroyed by California's largest wildfire by August 31, 2024?

California•Los Angeles•United States•Canada

Resolution / Starting Odds

500 to 1,000 structures • 25%

More than 1,000 structures • 25%

Less than 100 structures • 25%

100 to 500 structures • 25%

Official reports from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire)