Sep 11, 2025 - Environment

California faces intensifying wildfire season as blazes spread statewide

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A bulldozer passes by grass on fire while battling the 6-5 Fire in the TCU September Lightning Complex on September 03, 2025 near Chinese Camp, California. Nearly 12,000 acres have burned, and several structures were destroyed in the historic gold rush town.

Nearly 12,000 acres have burned from the 6-5 Fire in the TCU September Lightning Complex near China Camp. Photo: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images

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