CARR FIRE 19:32 update:
The Carr Fire has burned more than 172,000 acres, and is 47 percent contained. Approximately 1600 structures have been destroyed, and 1800 are still threatened.
MENDOCINO COMPLEX 19:13 update:
The Mendocino Complex Fire has burned more than 243,000 acres, making it the largest wildfire in recorded history in California. It is now 20 percent contained. This Fire has destroyed 75 homes and threatens 11,300 more.
FERGUSON FIRE 19:15 update:
The Ferguson Fire has burned more than 94,000 acres and is 43% contained. Firefighters are working to not only keep the fire out of Yosemite National Park, but to secure the communities of Foresta, and Yosemite West too. Portions of Yosemite National Park are still closed, including Yosemite Valley, and both the Mariposa and Merced Groves of Giant Sequoias. Several campgrounds are also still closed. More information can be found by goinibng on-line to: nps.gov/yose, or by calling the National Park.
More information on many of the fires burning in California can also be found on-line at: Fire.ca.gov
