Wildfires

Washington Post - Cooler temperatures and higher humidity have helped California authorities fight the fast-spreading Park Fire, which quickly became one of the state’s worst wildfires this week. The blaze was 12 percent contained Sunday afternoon, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.In four days, the Park Fire has ravaged more than 360,000 acres — larger than the footprint of Los Angeles — in the counties of Butte, Plumas, Shasta and Tehama. Sixty-seven structures have been damaged or destroyed, Cal Fire Incident Commander Billy See said Sunday.The burning areas have steep terrain and few roads, making it difficult for fire crews to work, Cal Fire Capt. Robert Foxworthy said Saturday. Abundant fuel sources and winds have contributed to the fire’s spread.