California fire officials are emphasizing the historic nature of the devastating wildfires raging throughout the state as the death toll and total number of scorched acreage continue to grow.
Trump is expected to visit California on Monday to assess the damage.Peter DaSilva/EPA via Shutterstockcurrently raging through the state as the death toll and total number of scorched acreage continue to grow.
Currently, 29 major fires are burning in California. The August Complex Fire in Mendocino and Humboldt counties is now the largest in state history -- currently at more than 877,000 acres and 28% containment -- while three other fires this season rank in the top 10 all-time, according to the department.More than 13 people are currently missing in Butte County, where the North Complex Fire has raged through more than 258,000 acres. It is currently at 26% containment.
Crews in California are currently exhausted, with some battling fires for nearly two months. Nearly 8 million gallons of water and 4.6 million gallons of retardant have been used so far.
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