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Accessibility statementSkip to main content Democracy Dies in Darkness SubscribeSign in Democracy Dies in Darkness Extreme WeatherWeather Climate Capital Weather Gang Environment Climate Lab Hurricanes Extreme WeatherWeather Climate Capital Weather Gang Environment Climate Lab Hurricanes PARK FIRE’S RAPID GROWTH PUTS IT AMONG LARGEST IN CALIFORNIA HISTORY The fast-moving wildfire — which officials suspect was the result of arson — has continued to spread unabated, stoked by extreme heat and a dense, dry terrain. 2 min 22 Sorry, a summary is not available for this article at this time. Please try again later. Flames from the Park Fire whip across Highway 36 on Friday near Paynes Creek in unincorporated Tehama County, Calif. (Josh Edelson/AFP/Getty Images) By Kelsey Ables and Brianna Sacks Updated July 27, 2024 at 11:27 a.m. EDT|Published July 27, 2024 at 2:00 a.m. EDT The Park Fire in Northern California grew rapidly to more than 307,000 acres Saturday morning, fueled by winds and steep terrain, officials said, making what was already California’s largest wildfire this year among the largest in state history. Want to know how your actions can help make a difference for our planet? Sign up for the Climate Coach newsletter, in your inbox every Tuesday and Thursday. The fire, which officials suspect was the result of arson, started near Chico and then rapidly exploded, stoked by extreme heat and dense, dry brush. So far it has continued to grow unabated, burning at a rate of 4,000 to 5,000 acres per hour and scorching rugged, difficult terrain filled with grass, brush, timber and dead vegetation, officials said Friday. Share 22 Comments Extreme weather HAND CURATED * What to know: A map of Oregon’s Durkee Fire, the largest in the U.S. July 25, 2024 What to know: A map of Oregon’s Durkee Fire, the largest in the U.S. July 25, 2024 * Earth broke all-time heat record two days in a row, scientists say July 24, 2024 Earth broke all-time heat record two days in a row, scientists say July 24, 2024 * Clearing the air on turbulence and climate change: What you need to know June 13, 2024 Clearing the air on turbulence and climate change: What you need to know June 13, 2024 View 3 more stories NewsletterTUESDAYS Climate Coach Climate Coach Michael Coren advises you on how to navigate life on our changing planet. Delivered Tuesdays. Sign up Recommended for you Recommended by Subscribe to comment and get the full experience. Choose your plan → Advertisement TOP STORIES Technology Big Tech news and how to take control of your data and devices Paris Olympics 2024 live updates: U.S. wins silver in synchronized diving, Katie Ledecky in ‘race of the century’ later Column|Not everything Big Tech touches turns to gold Analysis|False rumors about Vance, Musk’s X show misinfo cuts both ways back Try a different topic Sign in or create a free account to save your preferences Advertisement Advertisement Company About The Post Newsroom Policies & Standards Diversity & Inclusion Careers Media & Community Relations WP Creative Group Accessibility Statement Sitemap Get The Post Become a Subscriber Gift Subscriptions Mobile & Apps Newsletters & Alerts Washington Post Live Reprints & Permissions Post Store Books & E-Books Today’s Paper Public Notices Contact Us Contact the Newsroom Contact Customer Care Contact the Opinions Team Advertise Licensing & Syndication Request a Correction Send a News Tip Report a Vulnerability Terms of Use Digital Products Terms of Sale Print Products Terms of Sale Terms of Service Privacy Policy Cookie Settings Submissions & Discussion Policy RSS Terms of Service Ad Choices washingtonpost.com © 1996-2024 The Washington Post * washingtonpost.com * © 1996-2024 The Washington Post * About The Post * Contact the Newsroom * Contact Customer Care * Request a Correction * Send a News Tip * Report a Vulnerability * Download the Washington Post App * Policies & Standards * Terms of Service * Privacy Policy * Cookie Settings * Print Products Terms of Sale * Digital Products Terms of Sale * Submissions & Discussion Policy * RSS Terms of Service * Ad Choices 5.22.2 Already a subscriber? Sign in GET UNLIMITED ACCESS TO THE WASHINGTON POST You can cancel anytime. MONTHLY CA$1 every week for the first year billed as CA$4 every 4 weeks YEARLY CA$100 CA$39 for the first yearBEST VALUE * Unlimited access on the web and in our apps * 24/7 live news updates Add your email address By creating your account, you agree to The Washington Post's Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The Washington Post may use my email address to provide me occasional special offers via email and through other platforms. I can opt out at any time. Card View more offers