Cal Fire Operation News Today

Dixie Fire Explodes to 181,289 Acres; Increased Smoke Causes Problems for Air Tankers Since starting July 14, the Dixie Fire has grown to over 181,289 acres in size — or roughly an area six times the acreage of San Francisco. And its still only 19% contained. Through a combination of drought conditions and combustible organic ground material, this years fire season is already set to be a historic one. (For the record: Its still outpacing last years hellacious wildfire season.) Over the past t...