Northern California is grappling with multiple raging wildfires, including the explosive Sites Fire burning northwest of Sacramento. Officials report only 5% containment as flames consume over 63 square kilometers, forcing evacuations in Colusa County. 🚒
Key Fire Updates:
🔥 Sites Fire: Ignited Monday, now the region’s largest blaze. Evacuations ongoing.
🔥 Point Fire: 50% contained near Geyserville after burning 5 sq km.
🔥 Aero Fire: Threatens 3,600+ structures in Calaveras County—33% contained.
Fire behavior analyst Jonathan Pangborn warned the '100% probability' of new ignitions remains due to dry conditions. Over a dozen active fires strain resources statewide.
Authorities urge residents to stay alert as unpredictable winds challenge containment efforts. 🌪️
Reference(s):
cgtn.com