Santa Barbara's Lake Fire Continues to Grow, Reaches 38,000 Acres

Containment efforts show progress as evacuation zones expand and firefighting resources intensify.

The Lake Fire is now the largest wildfire in California this year, burning 38,004 acres.
Containment has increased to 20%, with significant improvements on the south side.
Over 3,400 personnel and more than two dozen helicopters are deployed to combat the blaze.
Evacuation orders cover more than 150 square miles, with new areas added daily.
The fire began on July 5, with its cause still under investigation.