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

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.