The wildfire crisis in Northern California shows no signs of easing as multiple blazes continue to ravage the region. The Sites Fire, situated approximately 160 kilometers northwest of Sacramento, remains a major concern with only 5 percent containment reported on Wednesday afternoon. Since its breakout on Monday, this fire has rapidly expanded, engulfing around 63 square kilometers in Colusa County and prompting ongoing evacuations, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire).
In Sonoma County, the Point Fire, which ignited on Sunday in Geyserville, has burned nearly 5 square kilometers. Firefighters made significant strides in containing this blaze, achieving 50 percent containment by Tuesday evening. Meanwhile, in Calaveras County, the Aero Fire, triggered on Monday afternoon, poses a significant threat with over 3,600 structures at risk. As of Wednesday afternoon, containment efforts have reached 33 percent, with the fire having charred more than 21 square kilometers.
Officials continue to warn that the risk of new wildfires in Northern California remains high. Fire behavior analyst Jonathan Pangborn from Cal Fire emphasized that the probability of new ignitions is \"still up at around 100 percent,\" highlighting the persistent threat posed by dry conditions and other factors contributing to the wildfire surge.
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cgtn.com
