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Wildfires are still raging across California, with the South Fork fire 1 mile east of Wawona and upstream of Swinging Bridge in the South Fork of the Merced River drainage burning. The fire is 2,296 acres and 5% contained. A second fire, the Empire Fire, is about 1,400 acres and 5% contained. Both fires have been causing closures in various areas.

Rodgers Fire

The Rodgers Fire is one of the current California wildfires, threatening the Yosemite Valley and the Merced River drainage. The fire was discovered on August 8, 2022, and firefighters assessed the threat to structures and critical infrastructure. This fire is being managed by Red Fire, a Type 3 organization.

Yosemite Creek Fire

The Yosemite Creek Fire will continue to burn for years and has already destroyed many structures. As a result of Climate Change, the wildfire season in California has been extended into Spring, and most of the state is in moderate or extreme drought. The drought worsens conditions for wildfire activity, and higher temperatures mean less water is available to feed the fire.

Mountain Fire

California's wildfire season continues today, with six major fires and thousands of acres burned. The most significant was the Airport Fire and the Colorado Fire, which erupted in the Inyo County area of the state. Both fires caused extensive damage to structures and killed at least four people. Other significant fires include the Oak Fire, which destroyed over 180 structures, and the Fairview Fire, which raged across Riverside County.

Mill Fire

The Mill Fire is one of the current wildfire outbreaks in California. The fire started Friday afternoon and has burned over four thousand acres of land. It was 25 percent contained as of Saturday evening. The fire has destroyed at least 132 structures and caused damage to more than 100 other structures. As of Saturday evening, a state of emergency had been declared by Governor Gavin Newsom, allowing residents of the region to access federal aid and unlock state resources.

Empire Fire

The fire threatening more than 4,000 acres in California is still growing. Hundreds of firefighters are battling the blaze. The Jamul-Dulzura Union and Mountain Empire Unified school districts were closed due to the blaze. In addition, the county office of education has issued a statement advising parents that their children are out of the classrooms until the fire is contained.

Redwood Fire

The Redwood Fire in California is becoming the most destructive fire on record. It began as a 6,000-acre fire on Monday and mushroomed to 43,000 acres by Tuesday. It is home to some of the world's tallest trees and is rapidly moving toward Big Basin on the strength of the wind. The fire, accompanied by wildfire conditions, has killed nearly 1,000 trees, including giant sequoias.

Siskiyou County fire

The Siskiyou County fire started on Friday and was 20% contained as of Saturday. This fire has destroyed more than 100 homes, and California Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency in Siskiyou County, enabling state and federal resources to be allocated to the region. The fire has forced thousands of residents to evacuate.