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Northern California Wildfire Grows to 24 Square Miles

The blaze in an agricultural area northwest of Sacramento is only 5 percent contained, and more wind is expected.
Northern California Wildfire Grows to 24 Square Miles
A firefighter battles the Max fire on June 16, 2024, in Lancaster, Calif. Eric Thayer/AP
Jill McLaughlin
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Gusty winds fueled the Sites fire in Northern California’s Colusa County, northwest of Sacramento, helping the blaze grow to nearly 24 square miles by June 18, state fire officials reported.

Crews on site expect warm weather and continued winds to fuel the flames again Wednesday as they work around the north and south sides of the fire.

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Jill McLaughlin is an award-winning journalist covering politics, environment, and statewide issues. She has been a reporter and editor for newspapers in Oregon, Nevada, and New Mexico. Jill was born in Yosemite National Park and enjoys the majestic outdoors, traveling, golfing, and hiking.