Several homes are already believed to have been lost to the raging fire near Chico known as the Park Fire. As of Friday morning, the Park Fire has destroyed 134 structures. Thousands in Butte and Tehama counties are under evacuation orders and two people have been injured. Authorities have also arrested the man they believe started the blaze Wednesday, which grew to 164 thousand acres and is zero percent contained as firefighters face dry, windy conditions. We’ll hear the latest news.
Park Fire Rages Near Chico
The Park Fire burns along Route 32 northeast of Chico on July 26. (Beth LaBerge/KQED)
Guests:
Ezra David Romero, climate reporter, KQED
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