Massive wildfires named the Dixie fire have been spreading in California since July 13, burning through more than 700 square kilometers in Northern California counties Butte and Plumas as of Sunday evening, according to AP. /CFP

Severe drought is believed to have sparked a fire season in California this year, CNN cited local officials as saying. The fire has damaged at least 70 homes, resulting in some 2,000 houses being issued evacuation orders. About 10,000 homes are under threat. /CFP

Over 5,000 firefighters were deployed to fight the fire. Gavin Newsom, governor of California, proclaimed a state of emergency for four northern counties on July 23 due to the Dixie fire. /CFP

Officials said more extreme fires are expected. /CFP