The Park Fire in Northern California has grown into the largest active wildfire in the state this year covering over 350,000 acres. The fire started on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, by a man who pushed a flaming vehicle into a gully filled with dried brush in a park near Chico, California.
Northern California is struggling with wildfire and record-breaking heatwave leading to the evacuation of approximately 28,000 residents. The wildfire was named as Thompson Fire and has spread across thousands of acres.
A Juneteenth celebration in Oakland, California, was disrupted by a mass shooting leaving 15 people injured including one in critical condition. The celebration was meant to honor the emancipation of enslaved African Americans. It was attended by about 5,000 people when it was disrupted by an illegal vehicle sideshow.
A wildfire named the Corral Fire has scorched approximately 14,000 acres east of San Francisco, leading to evacuation orders and highway closures. According to Cal Fire, California’s firefighting agency, the fire was 50 percent contained by Sunday evening.
Heavy rainfall continues in Southern California, leaving millions under flood alerts and emergency measures across multiple counties. As millions of residents face yet another atmospheric river-fueled storm, emergency responders and local authorities are on high alert.
An atmospheric river storm has it California, leaving destruction. With record-breaking rainfall, mudslides, and fierce winds, the state faces one of its most challenging crises in recent times.
A single ticket sold in California struck gold by winning the stunning $1.76 billion Powerball jackpot. This exceptional occasion marked the second-biggest lottery prize in the history of the United States.
