Several Wildfires Growing Around California

CALIFORNIA — Wildfire season appears to have arrived in California, with several growing blazes in various parts of the state as of Wednesday afternoon.

The largest is in Calaveras County, where the Walker Fire near Copperopolis has reached 1,100 acres with just 10 percent containment as of Wednesday morning, according to Cal Fire.

#WalkerFire (Calaveras Co) - IC requesting 4 additional strike teams of type 3 engines (20 engines), 4 strike teams of handcrews & 8 type 2 dozers immediate need. pic.twitter.com/eybQQAEW9c
— CA Fire Scanner (@CAFireScanner) June 17, 2020

Meanwhile, in Butte County, a new blaze known as the Nelson Fire reached 30 acres with no containment Wednesday afternoon, prompting evacuation orders for some nearby residents.

Meanwhile, along the Central Coast, the Avila Fire in San Luis Obispo has scorched 400 acres with 50 percent containment as of the most recent update Tuesday.

Dry, hot weather along with gusty winds prompted Cal Fire to issue a Red Flag warning starting Wednesday through Thursday afternoon through for the Central Valley.

#RedFlagWarning in effect for the Central Valley from today until tomorrow afternoon due to gusty winds, low humidity, and hot/dry weather. This is #CriticalFireWeather so use caution outdoors. More tips: https://t.co/upBwccxXFO pic.twitter.com/K6haQLtQQi
— CAL FIRE (@CAL_FIRE) June 17, 2020