Cooler Weather Aids Firefighters Battling Massive Park Fire in Northern California

Thousands of firefighters battling the massive Park Fire in Northern California received welcome assistance from cooler temperatures and increased humidity. The blaze, one of many in the western US and Canada, has scorched an area larger than Los Angeles, destroying 134 structures and prompting evacuations in multiple counties.

Thousands of firefighters in Northern California received a crucial assist from cooler weather and higher humidity as they tackled the sprawling Park Fire. The blaze, larger than Los Angeles, has torched 547 square miles, devastated 134 structures, and spurred evacuation orders in multiple counties, echoing memories of the destructive Camp Fire in 2018.

Despite the welcome change in weather, experts warned that the fire threat persists. 'That doesn't mean that fires that are existing will go away,' cautioned Marc Chenard of the National Weather Service.

As residents prepared to evacuate, some like Susan Singleton faced heartbreaking losses, such as losing their homes. The fire is only 10% contained, with firefighters leveraging the cooler weather to gain ground.

(With inputs from agencies.)