How the park fire near Chico became California's biggest of the year
Shortly before 3 p.m. Wednesday, as temperatures in Butte County hovered around 106 degrees, a man pushed a burning car…
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California's largest park fire this year reaches 164,000 hectares
The Park Fire in Butte County, already the largest blaze in California this year, exploded to more than 164,000 acres…
Fast-moving fire in Butte County park prompts evacuations in mountainous areas
A fast-spreading fire in Butte County was burning rapidly near some mountain communities Wednesday night, forcing evacuations. The fire started…
Sweltering heat and wildfire risk mark July 4 weekend
Scorching heat and heightened risk of wildfires will hit Southern California through the Fourth of July weekend and early next…