Crews Battling California’s Park Fire Face Hotter and Drier Conditions

Humidity is expected to drop to 10 percent in some areas, blowing more heat and smoke toward crews working in the eastern flank.

Firefighters battle the Park fire near Chico, Calif., on Aug. 2, 2024. Courtesy of Cal Fire

Crews battling California’s Park fire faced hotter and drier weather Aug. 5 and the massive blaze continued burning through steep canyons and dead brush.

The higher temperatures and lower humidity were forecast to arrive in Tehama County, where most of the fire burned Monday, along with seasonal winds.