CNBC | July 4, 2018 | ~ California's County fire explodes to 60,000 acres as state prepares for 'very dangerous heat wave' ~ | .. Wildfire acreage up 25% nationally as California battles new blazes, prepares for 'very dangerous heat wave' .. | Blogger: In Other News: Bali's Mount Agung volcano erupted again overnight sending ash 2000 metres into the sky with the island's airport operating as normal ... |
- Northern California's so-called County fire began Saturday and as of Monday afternoon had exploded to 60,000 acres.
- California Gov. Jerry Brown announced late Monday that more wildfire acreage had burned statewide so far this year than during the same period last year.
- At least eight wildfires are burning across Colorado and six in Utah.
- Heading into the Fourth of July holiday, authorities are preparing for even greater risk of wildfires due to illegal fireworks or campfires.
