The Park Fire burns near Chico, California, US, on Friday, July 26, 2024. The fire originated at low elevations where it quickly burned through thick grass and oaks, destroying at least 542 structures and damaging 50 since erupting July 24. As it has climbed higher, the vegetation has changed to a greater concentration of trees and brush, Cal Fire said. ALSO READ| California wildfire grows bigger than Los Angeles as 5,500 firefighters battling the blazeWildfires rage across western USThe Park Fire is among almost 100 large fires burning across the western U.S. The largest of the Colorado fires, west of Loveland, grew to 13 square miles (33 square kilometers) after previously burning about two dozen homes and other structures.

Source: Hindustan Times August 03, 2024 14:11 UTC