The Park Fire, the largest wildfire in the West this summer, has grown to over 164,000 acres in Northern California near Chico. Fueled by hot weather, low humidity, and strong winds, the fire has forced thousands of residents to evacuate. Butte County District Attorney Mike Ramsey announced the arrest of Ronnie Stout, a Chico resident, in connection with the fire, accusing him of arson for pushing his mother’s flaming car into a local gully. Pictures and videos show the devastating impact of the fire, with houses and cars being destroyed.Updates and coverage of the fire can be found on USA TODAY, with videos and photos capturing the damage caused by the Park Fire.
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