Largest wildfire in US grows to cover area bigger than Los Angeles
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The largest wildfire in the US has reached over 380,000 acres, causing destruction in California. Firefighters battle intensely, with containment at 17% amid challenging conditions.
In southern California, the Borel fire ravaged Havilah town. More than 2,000 evacuated as Sequoia National Forest was affected. No fatalities reported during these widespread fires.
The Park fire in northern California, the state's largest in 2024, burned over 380,000 acres. Firefighters faced significant obstacles with steep terrain and active fire behavior.
Cal Fire highlighted the quick spread of the fire due to dry vegetation. The challenging access to the affected areas made containment efforts difficult and firefighters continued battling intensely.
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