The Dixie Fire in northern California is on its way to becoming the largest wildfire in the state’s history, officials say.
It has burned 917,579 acres and was only 59% contained as of Tuesday. Currently, the largest fire by acreage for the state is the August Complex, which burned 1,032,648 acres in 2020.
The Dixie Fire started on July 14 and has damaged or destroyed at least 1,282 structures, according to Cal Fire.
Of the top 20 largest wildfires since 1932, 17 have occurred since 2000; 11 since 2016; five in 2020 – and three from this year.
“For September through December the entire state shows drier, more wind events, and large fire activity to continue for the next three months,” said Cal Fire Chief Thom Porter.
Pictures of devastation in Greenvill, California:
Since it began, the Caldor Fire has destroyed more than 990 structures, including homes, business and other buildings, Cal Fire said. More than 27,000 structures are threatened.
As fire officials recorded progress in the Caldor Fire, three new wildfires popped up Sunday in California.
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