Fire officials on Tuesday said the Park Fire had grown to more than 383,000 acres, about 600 square miles, making it California’s fifth-largest wildfire in history.
The blaze is actively burning across four counties and is only 14% contained. To date, 165 structures have been destroyed, with more than 4,200 additional buildings still at risk. Fortunately, no fatalities among civilians or firefighters have been reported.
On Monday, a suspect appeared in court and was charged with arson for allegedly starting the Park Fire. The individual is accused of pushing a burning car into a ravine, which ignited the massive blaze.
