California's Park Fire Escalates, Forcing Thousands to Evacuate

The fire, started by arson, has grown to over 239,000 acres, destroying structures and threatening communities.

The Park Fire is the largest wildfire in California this year, with zero containment so far.
Authorities arrested a man for allegedly starting the fire by pushing a burning car into a gully.
Evacuations have been ordered in Butte, Plumas, Tehama, and Shasta counties.
The fire has destroyed 134 buildings and threatens thousands more.
Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency and secured federal assistance.