The Park Fire has burned more than 348,000 acres in Butte and Tehama counties in Northern California. It's near the same area where the Camp Fire burned back in 2018. ABC7 News spoke to Bay Area fire crews who are helping battle the flames.
ByBay Area sending resources to try and help contain Park Fire burning in Butte and Tehama counties near Chico, California.As of Saturday at 11:20 a.m., the wildfire has burnedThe fire has exploded in size since beginning Wednesday and is burning just outside Chico- not far from where the Camp Fire burned just six years ago.The new blaze bringing back old fears from that time for local residents- many of whom are still recovering.
A man has been arrested for allegedly starting the Park Fire near Chico after he is believed to have pushed a burning car down a 60-foot embankment. In addition to Santa Rosa, the San Francisco Fire Department tells ABC7 News they too are trying to help. With a long fight ahead of everyone, Lt. Elias says the fire is a good reminder for everyone to be prepared.
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