California - Saba:
The "Madre Fire" has scorched over 140 square kilometers in southeastern San Luis Obispo County, making it California’s largest wildfire so far this year, with containment at just 5%, according to APP News.
Flames spread rapidly through grasslands and hills, prompting evacuations and warnings near Highway 166 as the fire neared Carrizo Plain National Monument, about 70 km east of Santa Maria.
Meteorologist Ryan Kittell warned that evening winds could reach 65 km/h, and high temperatures up to 35°C are complicating firefighting efforts.
Further south, firefighters continued battling the “Wolf Fire” in Riverside County, which has burned over 9.5 km² and is 55% contained. Dozens of smaller fires have also erupted across the state.
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