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Mill fire in Northern California explodes, injuring civilians and destroying homes

A fire fueled by hot and windy conditions exploded Friday near the small city of Weed in Northern California's Siskiyou County, destroying homes and injuring civilians.

Los Angeles Times · Sep 3, 2022

In red California, a deadly fire ignites political rage at liberal government

YREKA, Calif. — In this conservative corner of California, a monster fire that killed four people and destroyed more than 100 structures is being framed by many in political terms.

Los Angeles Times · Aug 6, 2022

Wildfire evacuation orders relaxed after rain falls on Northern California’s McKinney Fire

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — McKinney fire evacuation orders in Yreka and Hawkinsville were reduced to warnings Wednesday afternoon, allowing residents to go home after rain dampened the blaze Tuesday evening.

Tribune News Service · Aug 4, 2022

Extreme heat turned McKinney fire into unstoppable monster, bringing death and destruction

YREKA, Calif. — It was the perfect storm of factors for a deadly wildfire, experts say — extreme heat, dense and dry vegetation, and erratic winds and lightning brought on by persistent thunderstorms.

Los Angeles Times · Aug 2, 2022

Progress made in fight against California fire that killed 2

Rainy and cloudy weather has helped firefighters battling a wildfire in Northern California that has left at least two people dead and burned 100 homes and other buildings

The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2022

Two dead found inside vehicle in Northern California’s McKinney Fire zone, officials say

The bodies of two people were found inside a burned out vehicle in a residential driveway inside the McKinney Fire zone in Northern California on Sunday, officials said, the first fatalities from the state’s largest wildfire of the year so far.

Tribune News Service · Aug 1, 2022

Firefighters face dangerous weather as battle intensifies against Northern California wildfire

LOS ANGELES — Firefighters were expecting triple-digit temperatures and thunderstorms that could set off dangerous conditions Sunday in the battle against an out-of-control fire near the California border with Oregon.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 31, 2022

Fire near California-Oregon burns tens of thousands of acres, prompting nearby areas to evacuate

LOS ANGELES — A fast-moving wildfire near the California border with Oregon continued to rage out of control Saturday, burning tens of thousands of acres and prompting evacuation orders for neighboring communities.

Los Angeles Times · Jul 30, 2022