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Park Fire in Northern California Remains 34% Contained, Continues to Grow

Firefighters battle spot fires and challenging conditions as the wildfire expands to 427,067 acres, becoming the fourth-largest in state history.

  • The Park Fire has burned 427,067 acres across multiple counties and the Lassen National Forest.
  • Containment has stalled at 34% for four consecutive days, with significant fire activity expected.
  • Spot fires and low humidity complicate firefighting efforts, particularly in the northeast portion of the blaze.
  • No fatalities reported, but 636 structures have been destroyed and 49 damaged.
  • Authorities arrested a local man suspected of starting the fire by pushing a burning car into a gully.
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