The Dixie fire surpassed 200,000 acres Tuesday and was 23% contained, officials said.
Video from an AlertWildfire camera on Indian Ridge showed the flames chewing through trees and sending smoke spewing into the sky before engulfing the camera in flames.
In towns near the Dixie fire, residents have reported thick, black smoke and eerie orange skies, with wildfire photographer Josh EdelsonSmoke from the Dixie fire completely blots out the sun in Greenville, Calif. Firefighters said a 15,000-foot pyrocumulus ash plume is centered directly over the town.
Residents — especially those with health issues — are advised to stay indoors or leave smoky areas if possible, he said.
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