The eastern part of the fire was active overnight, expanding the burned area to 76,000 acres.
Land Fires Remote Sensing
Fierce Diablo winds helped fan flames, which have consumed more than 75,000 acres.
Image of the Day Land Fires Remote Sensing
Hot, dry weather and fierce easterlies fanned the flames of several blazes, endangering homes and lives.
Image of the Day Land Fires Human Presence
During morning and evening hours, dense smoke often settles in low-lying areas and becomes trapped due to temperature inversions.
Image of the Day Land Fires
The wildfire has burned more than 50,000 acres, making it the state’s largest blaze in 2019.
Atmosphere Land Fires Remote Sensing
Researchers are flying through wildfire smoke to learn about the molecules lingering inside its plume.
A rare flight through a thunderstorm triggered by a wildfire has atmospheric scientists buzzing.
Image of the Day Atmosphere Heat Land Fires Human Presence Remote Sensing