2024.07.27 22:10 GMT+8

Park Fire burns more than 967 square km of land in northern California

Updated 2024.07.27 22:10 GMT+8
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Park Fire, a brush fire burning in northern California, continued its spread and grew to more than 967 square kilometers as of July 26, which is the largest wildfire in the state so far this year. About 4,000 residents of Butte County and 400 residents of Chico were ordered to evacuate, Butte County Sheriff Kory Honea said. Two minor injuries were reported. More than 130 structures were destroyed and about 4,200 were threatened. Evacuation orders have been issued for Butte, Tehama, Shasta and Plumas counties.

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