Latest News About CA wildfires briefing as of late May

Updated 2026-06-18 08:00

mandatory evacuations in many areas as thousands forced to flee; blazes ranging hundreds to about 17k acres reported; containment rates ranging from 0-15% across multiple fires. Officials cited high fire danger conditions and changing conditions as ongoing. Progress near Tehachapi and Campo Reservation has shown containment progress up to 85 percent in one location where others remain at 0-15 percent. State agencies continue to monitor evacuation orders, air quality impacts, and resource deployment statewide.

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