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In Southern California, fire activity has escalated dramatically, with flames spreading rapidly over the past 24 hours. The fire, located two hours north of Los Angeles, has already scorched over 70,000 acres. Air tankers are actively deployed, attempting to contain the blaze while crews work tirelessly around the clock. One water drop successfully protected at least one home as evacuations continue in the area.
Experts attribute the rapid spread of this fire to various factors, including the type of vegetation and the steep terrain, which allows flames to rise quickly and engulf areas like a candle.
Nationwide, approximately 90 large fires are currently burning, with 31 of them remaining uncontained. The majority of these fires are located in the western United States. This holiday season sees over 7,300 firefighters and support personnel engaged in battling the blazes.
In Alaska, evacuation orders have been issued near Fairbanks due to red flag conditions, where two significant fires are at zero percent containment. Meanwhile, in Utah, the Forsythe Fire is nearing containment after burning over 13,000 acres. As the Madre Fire develops, it has already become the largest wildfire in California this year.
