![]() ![]() Wildfires continue to burn amid high heat and smoke Incidents in California, Idaho, Montana, Oregon and Washington reported active fire behavior, with several large fires making significant runs, according to the National Interagency Fire Center. Nationwide, as of Monday, there were 81 large fires or complexes that have burned more than 2.8 million acres in 11 states. ![]() No other details on Pacheco's death were provided. Marcus Pacheco, an assistant fire engine operator for Lassen National Forest with 30 years' experience, died on Thursday from an illness. It has burned more than 900,000 acres since erupting more than 50 days ago.Īt least one firefighter died while battling the blaze, according to officials. The Dixie Fire can be blamed for much of that damage. So far this year, 7,139 fires burned across the state scorching more than 2 million acres (more than 3,100 square miles). Evacuation orders for South Lake Tahoe were downgraded to evacuation warnings, allowing some residents to return home after a week away.Ībout a dozen fires are ongoing in California. ![]() Some evacuation warnings were lifted around Lake Tahoe as it reached 44% containment. On Monday, officials announced significant progress in battling the Caldor Fire. Firefighters made quick work of it, however, and by Monday, it was 60% contained. In San Diego County, the Aruba Fire also started Sunday afternoon. Officials kept the Auburn State Recreation Area closed, however. By the next day, the fire had burned more than 400 acres but was 15% contained, allowing evacuation orders and warnings to be lifted. local time Monday.įarther north, the Bridge Fire was reported Sunday afternoon. Roads were briefly closed, and fire officials carried out some evacuations before the blaze was nearly 90% contained by 6:30 p.m. In Amador County, near where the long-burning Caldor Fire is, the Lawrence Fire, that started Sunday, engulfed 46 acres by Monday, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, or Cal Fire, reported. Over the weekend, at least three other fires started. ![]()
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