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California Wildfires

Putah Fire Was Caused by Escaped Prescribed Burn, Cal Fire Says

Cal Fire says gusty winds pushed a planned burn out of control and crews are strengthening lines ahead of forecast Red Flag conditions.

Sandy Fire Burns Above Simi Valley, Forcing Large Evacuations

Pack Fire Reaches 5% Containment After Rain in Mono County

Pickett Fire Containment Climbs to 17% as Crews Hold 6,803-Acre Blaze in Napa County

Gifford Fire Reaches Megafire Status, Becomes California’s Largest Wildfire of 2025

Gifford Fire Nears 100,000 Acres, Triggers Fresh Evacuations

Gifford Fire in California Tops 65,000 Acres as Containment Stalls at 3%

Wolf Fire Reaches 40% Containment in Riverside County