A wildfire in California has rapidly grown to become the largest of the year, tripling in size in just one day. Authorities have determined that the fire, known as the Park Fire, was started by a burning car that was pushed into a gully by a man in Bidwell Park in Butte County. The man, a 42-year-old resident of Chico, was arrested for his actions.
The Park Fire has already burned over 257 square miles near Chico, prompting evacuations in Butte and Tehama counties. Only 3% of the fire has been contained as of Friday morning, with thousands of residents forced to leave their homes. The dry conditions, hot weather, low humidity, and wind have all contributed to the fire's rapid spread, according to officials.
