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California’s Park Fire explodes into massive ‘inferno consuming everything in its path’
Written by Teo Blašković
Friday, July 26, 2024

n just several hours, the Park Fire in California exploded from a 162 ha (400 acres) fire to more than 58 750 ha (145 000 acres) massive inferno, consuming everything in its path. One person has been arrested on suspicion of starting the blaze.

The Park Fire broke out Wednesday afternoon, July 24, 2024, near Bidwell Municipal Park in Chico, California, and exploded in size to more than 28 700 ha (71 000 acres) by late Thursday, making it California’s largest wildfire so far this year.

At 01:04 LT on July 26, the fire had consumed 58 750 ha (145 171 acres) and was just 3% contained. The fire has consumed more than a dozen homes, buildings, and cars and is burning in 2 counties now – Butte and Tehama

NWS Sacramento
@NWSSacramento

July 25, 2024
https://x.com/NWSSacramento/status/1816535389693530314

The #ParkFire can be seen from GOES-West satellite imagery this morning. A Red Flag Warning is in effect this afternoon through Friday evening.

@CALFIRE_ButteCo
@CALFIRETGU

The #ParkFire can be seen from GOES-West satellite imagery this morning. A Red Flag Warning is in effect this afternoon through Friday evening. Follow @ButteSheriff @CALFIRE_ButteCo @CALFIRETGU @TehamaSheriff for updates, and practice critical fire weather safety! #CAwx pic.twitter.com/oRaiFlMJI2

— NWS Sacramento (@NWSSacramento) July 25, 2024

Colin McCarthy
@US_Stormwatch
July 25, 2024
https://x.com/US_Stormwatch/status/1816639536237027620

Timelapse of the #ParkFire just northeast of Chico in Northern California, currently producing a fire tornado.

The fire has grown an insane 120,000 acres (~4x the size of San Francisco) in a little over 24 hours.

The fire was caused by arson after a man allegedly pushed a burning car into a ravine, sparking the blaze.

Timelapse of the #ParkFire just northeast of Chico in Northern California, currently producing a fire tornado.

The fire has grown an insane 120,000 acres (~4x the size of San Francisco) in a little over 24 hours.

The fire was caused by arson after a man allegedly pushed a… pic.twitter.com/JUpQgUCyrZ

— Colin McCarthy (@US_Stormwatch) July 26, 2024

...Early on July 25, the fire prompted the evacuation of 3 500 residents near Chico. In response, California Governor Gavin Newsom announced the acquisition of a Fire Management Assistance Grant (FMAG) from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to ensure sufficient resources for fire suppression efforts.

...The prompt response of CAL FIRE law enforcement and Butte County District Attorney investigators has led to the arrest of an individual in connection with this fire. The suspect is currently in custody as the investigation continues. “This year more than 54 arson arrests have been made statewide,” a CAL FIRE representative said.