Dixie Fire – August 8, 2021
The Dixie Fire has already destroyed nearly all of the historic Gold Rush town of Greenville and authorities warn it could take weeks to contain.
There are currently 11 major wildfires burning in the state.
Rescue workers are bracing for higher temperatures of 38C (100F) in the coming days.
The Dixie Fire started on 13 July and has since ravaged more than 489,000 acres (198,000 hectares). Just 21% of the blaze is contained, according to officials.
It has burned 480,000 acres, which is more then all of Albany County which is 523 square miles or 334,720 acres.