Firefighters Make Progress on California's Massive Park Fire
Containment reaches 30% as cooler weather aids efforts, but rising temperatures pose new challenges.
- The Park Fire has burned over 401,000 acres, becoming the fourth-largest wildfire in California's history.
- Fire crews have contained 30% of the blaze, benefiting from recent cooler weather and increased humidity.
- Triple-digit temperatures and dry conditions forecasted for the coming days could increase fire activity.
- The fire, caused by arson, has destroyed 572 structures and led to evacuations in Butte and Tehama counties.
- Challenging terrain hampers firefighting efforts, with inaccessible areas preventing the use of heavy machinery.