The Creek Fire is one of 25 major wildfires currently burning across California, according to the state's Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.
As extreme weather continues to strike the Western United States, the Creek Fire, which started on Friday night northeast of Fresno, California, has already burned nearly 144,000 acres and destroyed 60 homes, according to fire officials.
Over the weekend, over 200 people were rescued from the Mammoth Pool Reservoir Area after being trapped by the Creek Fire and two people were in serious condition due to burns. The Creek Fire is zero percent contained and isn't expected to be fully under control until October 15. The cause of the fire is still under investigation.
The wildfire has forced evacuation orders and road closures in Fresno and Madera counties. US Forest Service Supervisor Dean Gould said in a Monday night press briefing that the fire is an"unprecedented disaster" for Fresno County, adding that, while other wildfires have impacted the area before, the Creek Fire is the"most aggressive.
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