The Bridge Fire, which has burned through over 21 360 ha (52 800 acres) across Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties, is only 3% contained as of late Friday (LT), September 13, 2024. The fire has destroyed 33 homes and continues to threaten thousands more, according to officials.
The Line Fire in California has burned more than 14 000 ha (34 000 acres) of land in San Bernardino County since it began on September 5, 2024, forcing thousands of residents to evacuate and threatening over 65 000 structures. With containment at just 14%, erratic winds and dry conditions continue to hinder firefighting efforts.
The Davis Fire burns through over 2 285 ha (5 600 acres ) near Reno, Nevada, as firefighters attempt to control the blaze. A Red Flag Warning has been issued due to strong winds, and evacuation orders remain in place for several communities.
The Airport Fire, which broke out east of Irvine on Monday, September 9, 2024, has rapidly grown to more than 3 500 ha (8 500 acres) on Tuesday, September 10. Authorities have issued evacuation orders and warnings for several communities as firefighting efforts continue amid severe heatwave conditions.
The Park Fire in California grew to the state’s 5th largest wildfire on July 30, 2024, and wreaked havoc across four counties, destroying 277 structures and displacing over 4 000 residents. With only 18% containment, the blaze continues to threaten thousands of homes, prompting a state of emergency declaration.
In just several hours, the Park Fire in California exploded from a 162 ha (400 acres) fire to more than 58 750 ha (145 000 acres) massive inferno, consuming everything in its path. One person has been arrested on suspicion of starting the blaze.
A blaze that ignited on July 20, 2024, at Ensign Peak near Salt Lake City, Utah, prompted a mandatory evacuation order for residents north of Dorchester Drive and a voluntary evacuation for neighborhoods west of East Capitol Boulevard. By the evening of July 21, firefighters had achieved 10% containment and lifted the evacuation order. Despite ongoing containment efforts, the fire’s proximity to homes, infrastructure, and gas lines remains a concern.
On July 3, 2024, California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency in response to the destructive Thompson Fire near Oroville in Butte County. The fire began on July 2 and has rapidly spread to approximately 1 619 ha (4 000 acres), prompting evacuation orders and mobilization of firefighting resources.
A rapidly spreading wildfire near Ruidoso village, New Mexico spread over 8 429 ha (20 828 acres) of land since it started on June 17, 2024, destroying around 1 400 structures and forcing over 8 000 residents to evacuate without even being able to gather their belongings.
Evacuations were ordered in San Joaquin County due to the rapidly spreading Corral Fire, which has burned 11 047 acres (4 470 ha) southwest of Tracy, California as of June 1, 2024.
