Containment Grows on Wildfire Near Site of Most Destructive Blaze in California History
Residents of a California area near the town of Paradise, the site of the state’s most destructive wildfire in history, were ordered to evacuate and roads were closed this week as a wildfire spread.
The Apache Fire in Palermo, which is in Butte County, began on Monday. Two structures were reported destroyed and one injury was reported. The fire has grown to 691 acres and is 47% contained.
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Evacuation orders have since been downgraded to warnings, and residents returning to their homes were cautioned to remain observant of changing weather and fire conditions. Road closures were also lifted.
More than 600 firefighters are battling the blaze, along with 75 engines, 10 water tenders, eight dozers and two helicopters, according to CalFire.
“Numerous firefighting air tankers from throughout the State are flying fire suppression missions as conditions allow,” a CalFire update states.
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Other notable fires in the state include the Post Fire (15,563 acres and 90% contained), the Fresno June Lightning Complex (7,002 acres and 15% contained) and the Aero Fire (5,285 acres and 98% contained).