Map: Multiple California wildfires rage, with thousands of acres scorched amid evacuation orders, minimal containment
Multiple wildfires are currently raging across California, affecting thousands of acres and prompting evacuation orders. The Santa Rosa Island Fire is the largest, having consumed nearly 17,000 acres with minimal containment. Firefighters are facing challenging conditions as they work to control the blazes and protect affected communities.
- ▪Over 22,000 acres have been scorched by wildfires in California.
- ▪The Santa Rosa Island Fire is the largest active wildfire, burning nearly 17,000 acres.
- ▪Evacuation orders are in place for multiple zones across the state.
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Metro Map: Multiple California wildfires rage, with thousands of acres scorched amid evacuation orders, minimal containment By Zain Khan Published May 20, 2026, 2:21 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The New York Post on Google A series of active wildfires burning across California have torched more than 22,000 acres combined as firefighters battle dangerous conditions in at least six major blazes stretching from Santa Barbara County to San Diego County. 3 A series of active wildfires burning across California have torched more than 22,000 acres.
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