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Park Fire Grows to 368,256 Acres, Becomes California's Sixth Largest Wildfire

Jul 29, 2024, 01:53 PM

The Park Fire in California has rapidly grown to become the sixth largest wildfire in the state's recorded history. As of the latest update, the blaze has expanded to 368,256 acres, surpassing the LNU Lightning Complex fire of 2020. Initially reported at over 345,000 acres, the fire, which began on July 24, has been challenging firefighters with extreme conditions. Efforts continue to combat the devastating fire as it climbs the list of California's largest wildfires.