Author: Nina Roberts and agencies

As cooler temperatures provided some relief to firefighters battling the Park fire in northern California, the blaze became the state’s largest, leading to an emergency declaration for three counties. The intensity of the fire drew comparisons to the deadly Camp fire in 2018, prompting evacuations in nearby Paradise. Despite the destruction of 134 buildings, no deaths have been reported. Governor Newsom’s emergency declaration came as thousands fled their homes. The blaze, covering over 350,000 acres, was fueled by dry conditions. While the fire was set intentionally, authorities arrested a suspect. The evolving threat forced many residents to evacuate, with some…