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Destructive Northern California Wildfire Grows Amid Heat and Low Humidity

Containment remains at 34 percent, with the most active burn area in east Tehama County.
Destructive Northern California Wildfire Grows Amid Heat and Low Humidity
An inmate firefighter battles the Park Fire as it burns in Mill Creek, Calif., on Aug. 7, 2024. Ethan Swope/Getty Images
Jill McLaughlin
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The destructive Park fire in Northern California continued to grow Aug. 8, fueled by hot weather and low humidity, as thousands of firefighters held containment at 34 percent.

California’s largest current fire grew to 666 square miles Thursday morning, about 4 square miles in 24 hours, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire).

Jill McLaughlin
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Jill McLaughlin is an award-winning journalist covering politics, environment, and statewide issues. She has been a reporter and editor for newspapers in Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. Jill was born in Yosemite National Park and enjoys the majestic outdoors, traveling, golfing, and hiking.