The Green Fire, now California's third-largest wildfire of the year at 14,181 acres, was ignited by lightning near Shasta Lake on July 1. It surpassed the Eaton Fire from Los Angeles County and is behind only the Madre and Palisades fires. Evacuations cover about 110 square miles around sparsely populated national forest in Shasta County. Recent weather changes are expected to bring cooler temperatures and increased humidity. Despite heavy smoke impacting air quality, Shasta Lake remains open for recreational activities, with caution advised for boaters due to firefighting operations.
The Green Fire has burned 14,181 acres, becoming California's third-largest wildfire of the year, following the Madre and Palisades fires that burned 80,786 and 23,448 acres respectively.
Starting on July 1, the Green Fire was ignited by lightning near Shasta Lake and prompted evacuations for about 110 square miles in Shasta County.
Unhealthy air quality persists near Shasta Lake due to heavy smoke, but conditions are expected to improve with predicted cooler temperatures and higher humidity.
Shasta Lake remains open for recreation, although boaters are advised to avoid firefighting aircraft which are scooping water from the reservoir.
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