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California Battles Massive Wildfire as Western U.S. Faces Fire Threats

Firefighters in California are making progress against the state’s fourth-largest wildfire on record, the Park Fire, which has burned over 626 square miles east of Chico. As of Saturday, containment reached 27%, with officials cautiously optimistic about their efforts. However, impending thunderstorms threaten to complicate firefighting operations with potential lightning strikes and erratic winds. The blaze, believed to be caused…