The Park Fire in Northern California has rapidly expanded, burning over 307,000 acres and becoming the eighth-largest fire in the state's history. Initiated allegedly by arson, the fire remains at zero containment, causing extensive damage and prompting evacuations across multiple counties including Butte, Tehama, Shasta, and Plumas. Firefighters have struggled against extreme conditions such as steep terrain, high winds, and low humidity, although cooler temperatures and higher humidity are expected to aid efforts. The blaze has generated its own weather patterns and comparisons to the devastating 2018 Camp Fire. More than 130 structures have been destroyed, and thousands more are threatened as the fire continues to grow aggressively. Efforts remain focused on preventing the fire from spreading further into populated areas, with thousands of firefighters working tirelessly to contain it.