California's Park Fire Becomes Fourth-Largest in State History

Cooler weather aids firefighters, but challenges remain as blaze threatens communities and ecosystems.

The Park Fire has burned over 400,000 acres and destroyed more than 570 structures.
Firefighters have contained 30% of the fire, aided by cooler temperatures and increased humidity.
The fire's rapid spread is attributed to heat waves and dense vegetation from recent wet years.
Evacuation orders remain for at least 2,700 people in Butte and Tehama Counties.
Experts emphasize the need for strategic land use planning to mitigate future wildfire risks.