Mendocino Complex Fire Now Largest Wildfire in California’s History
The Mendocino Complex fire, a fire made up of two adjacent blazes, became the largest wildfire in California’s history on Monday, reaching 283,000 acres by Monday evening.
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Santa Barbara a ‘Ghost Town’ as Residents Flee, Firefighters Battle Thomas Fire
Downtown Santa Barbara, normally a vibrant holiday destination, is virtually empty as residents have evacuated the area ahead of the advancing Thomas fire, which continues to spread west, though firefighters are making progress.
California Fire Now Fifth-Largest in State’s History at 230,000 Acres
The California fire known as the Thomas fire, which has scorched Ventura County and now Santa Barbara County, is now the fifth-largest in the history of the state, reaching an extent of 230,000 acres on Sunday with only 10% containment.
Wine Country Fires Intensify — Update: 17 Dead; 100 Missing
California has 64 active fires burning across the state, with the worst devastation caused by the seven major Wine Country fires, fueled by 68-mile-per-hour Diablo winds that have burned 94,000 acres, killed 11 people, and destroyed at least 2,000 homes and businesses.
Scientists: Jerry Brown Wrong to Link Fires, Climate Change
Scientists are rebuking California Gov. Jerry Brown over his attempt to link recent California wildfires to climate change. (Even more remarkably, the Los Angeles Times is reporting it.)
Fire-Ravaged Town Warns: ‘You Loot We Shoot’
As residents of Pope Valley, California, fled their homes to escape wildfires they left behind a sign that read: “Attention Scum, You Loot We Shoot.”
Prado Dam Fire near L.A. Triggers Evacuation
On Saturday night, over 300 homes near Chino Hills by the Prado Dam had to be evacuated because of a brush fire rapidly traveling through the area. Jennifer Fuhrman, a spokeswoman for the Riverside County Fire Department, said the blaze was first reported at just after 6 p.m.
