Cooler weather helps firefighters corral a third of massive California blaze

Cooler weather helps firefighters corral a third of big California blaze

CHICO, California — Fire crews battling California's largest wildfire this year have corralled a third of the blaze aided in part by cooler weather, but a return of triple-digit temperatures could allow it to grow, fire officials said Sunday. Cooler temperatures and increased humidity gave firefighters "a great opportunity to make some good advances" on the fire in the Sierra Nevada foothills, said Chris Vestal, a spokesman for the California De…

Cooler Weather Helps Firefighters Corral a Third of Massive California Blaze

CHICO, Calif.—Fire crews battling California’s largest wildfire this year have corralled a third of the blaze aided in part by cooler weather, but a return of triple-digit temperatures could allow it to grow, fire officials said Sunday. Cooler temperatures and increased humidity gave firefighters “a great opportunity to make some good advances” on the fire in the Sierra Nevada foothills, said Chris Vestal, a spokesman for the California Departme…

Cooler weather helps firefighters corral a third of massive California blaze

Fire crews battling California’s largest wildfire this year have corralled a third of the blaze, helped in part by cooler weather.

Cooler weather helps corral massive California blaze

Fire crews battling California's largest wildfire this year have corralled a third of the blaze, helped in part by cooler weather.

California's Largest Wildfire of the Year Battles Extreme Conditions | Science-Environment

California's Largest Wildfire of the Year Battles Extreme Conditions Firefighters are making significant strides against California's largest wildfire this year, thanks to cooler weather and heightened humidity. However, with triple-digit temperatures expected, officials warn that the Park Fire could regain strength.Chris Vestal, spokesperson for California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection, highlighted the challenges posed by the fire…