The Green Fire near Shasta Lake has expanded to nearly 12,000 acres since its inception on July 1. Evacuations were ordered for about 110 square miles of national forest. As of July 14, the fire was estimated at 11,766 acres. Air quality in areas from Shasta Lake to nearby communities measured from unhealthy to hazardous, while a heat advisory was issued for high temperatures. The Green Fire ranks as California's fourth-largest wildfire this year, alongside other significant fires in the state.
The Green Fire started July 1 along the Pit River arm and has grown to almost 12,000 acres, prompting evacuations in Shasta County.
Evacuations were ordered Friday for about 110 square miles of sparsely populated national forest as the fire reached an estimated 11,766 acres.
Air quality in the affected areas ranged from unhealthy to hazardous, with an index exceeding 1,000, advising residents to stay indoors.
The Green Fire is California's fourth-largest wildfire of the year, following significant fires like Madre, which burned 80,000 acres.
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