A week on, the Pawnee fire in Lake County of the US state of California is now mostly contained. However, the fire has grown to 14,150 acres, sending clouds of smoke and ash south into the Bay Area. / VCG Photo

So far, 22 structures were destroyed and 6 others damaged by the fire. Also, one firefighter was injured. Fortunately, no residents were hurt. /VCG Photo

Evacuation orders, which covered nearly 500 homes and 1,000 residents who live in Spring Valley, have forced people to leave their homes starting last Wednesday. / VCG Photo

Local forest and fire protection authorities say that such an intense fire at this point during summer is unusual, and wouldn’t normally be seen until September or October. / VCG Photo