Big Basin Redwoods State Park, California's oldest, totals 18,000 acres, all of which are 'gone' after the CZU August Lightning Complex fire ripped through it this week.
"This flared up right in front of our engine captain who got out quick to try to knock it down," firefighter Daniel Magallanes told Storyful."After seeing we wouldn't be able to get a grip on it, we loaded up right away and kept bumping along."
Yosemite National Park has suffered the smallest amount of damage so far. The Blue Jay Fire and Wolf Fire, both caused by lightning strikes, are currently 10 percent and zero percent contained, respectively. The Blue Jay Fire is at 185 acres, and the Wolf Fire is at 53. Firefighters are working to confine the fires to these specific areas, according to the National Park Service.
Yosemite's trails continue to remain open to visitors, but several of the park's gateway communities were placed under evacuation orders after the Moccasin Fire broke out Thursday. Officials closed part of Highway 120, an access road to the park, located about an hour from Yosemite's northern entrance.
Around 1,500 residences in these nearby communities are in danger, Lynnette Round, a California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection spokeswoman, told thePacific Gas and Electric firefighters extinguish spot fires as the LNU Lightning Complex fire burns through the area on August 19, 2020 in Fairfield, California. The LNU Lightning Complex fire is spread over four counties and has burned over 45,000 acres.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Governor Newsom cancels DNC speech as wildfires spread through CaliforniaCalifornia's wildfires prompted Governor Gavin Newsom to cancel a planned appearance at Thursday's Democratic National Convention.
Read more »
California wildfires map, updates as Hennessey Fire burns 100,000 acresCalifornians are encouraged to be prepared to leave their homes quickly, especially if there is a wildfire in their area.
Read more »
At least 5 dead in massive California wildfires; more than 60,000 flee, thousands of homes threatenedThousands of people remained under evacuation orders in regions around the San Francisco Bay Area on Thursday as wildfires blazed across the state.
Read more »
Fires have closed these 29 California parksThe oldest state park, devastated Big Basin in Santa Cruz, leads the list.
Read more »
26 Of The Most Powerful Photos Of This WeekFrom the unprecedented virtual Democratic National Convention to the wildfires in California, here are some of the most powerful photos of this week.
Read more »