Firefighters Protect Neverland Ranch from California's Largest Wildfire

Overview

• The Lake Fire, igniting on July 5, has grown to over 37,000 acres with only 16% containment.
• Firefighters used bulldozers, aircraft, and hoses to establish fire lines and prevent the blaze from reaching the ranch.
• The fire came within a mile of Neverland Ranch, prompting evacuation orders for the area.
• Four firefighters were injured, and six structures were damaged, but no major damage occurred at the estate.
• The fire is exacerbated by record-breaking heat and dry conditions, unusual for the region.