California's fire season began fiercely with the Sites Fire in Colusa County, facing rapid spread driven by wind and challenging conditions. This fire could exceed the LA County fire, becoming the largest statewide.
While temperatures were forecasted to rise with increased humidity, the probability of ignition remained high around 100%, posing difficulties for firefighters. The fire's behavior was described as eager to spread due to favorable fuel conditions.
Evacuation orders were issued for several areas along specific roads in Colusa County, emphasizing the severity of the fire situation. Crews across Northern California were making progress in containing fires ahead of expected high weekend temperatures.
The Sites Fire near Sites Lodoga Road, starting in Colusa County, exhibited intense fire behavior due to light, flammable fuels and a receptive fuel bed, making containment efforts challenging.
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