The Park Fire is currently burning across Northern California, covering over 357,000 acres and only 12% contained as of Sunday. Evacuation orders are in place in parts of Shasta, Tehama, and Butte counties, with Plumas County under an evacuation warning. The fire started in Chico and spread through Butte and Tehama counties before being contained at the Shasta County border. Cal Fire reported 20 structures destroyed, with the number likely to change as impact assessments continue. The fire was allegedly started by Ronnie Stout, who set his mother’s car ablaze near Alligator Hole in Upper Bidwell Park. Firefighters were able to control the blaze from entering Shasta County due to cooler and more humid conditions. However, temperatures are expected to rise during the week, with triple digits forecasted in Tehama by Wednesday. Accuweather predicts high temperatures throughout the week, potentially hindering firefighting efforts. Evacuation orders remain in place as the fire continues to burn with firefighters working to contain it.
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