Weaponized Thomas Fire becomes largest INFERNO in California’s history burning more than 273,000 acres

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The weaponized Thomas Fire has surpassed all other wildfires in modern California history, burning more than 273,000 acres, destroying over 1,000 structures and forcing thousands of evacuations.

Thomas fire becomes largest fire in california history
Thomas fire becomes largest fire in california history . By AP Photo/Noah Berger

The Thomas Fire has now burned more acres than any previous wildfire on record in California, and there are no signs of a pattern change that would deliver beneficial weather for battling the blaze.

Since starting on Dec. 4, the Thomas Fire killed one firefighter, one civilian and destroyed more than 1,000 structures, including more than 750 homes. The flames forced thousands of evacuations and numerous schools to close.

Thomas fire becomes largest fire in california history
Thomas fire becomes largest fire in california history. VC Star

On Friday evening, CalFire reported that the Thomas Fire has grown to 273,400 acres and was 65 percent contained.

The fire has surpassed the Cedar Fire from 2003, which burned more than 273,246 acres.

Thomas fire becomes largest fire in california history
Thomas fire becomes largest fire in california history. NBC News

Several episodes of strong winds have continued to spread the blaze through the month, which is unusual since massive wildfires are rare by this point of the year.

Thomas fire becomes largest fire in california history
Thomas fire becomes largest fire in california history. via The Tribune

A most recent wind event occurred from Wednesday night to Friday morning of this past week and added acreage to the already massive amount of countryside burned.

While winds are forecast to remain relatively light into early next week, much of the time the air will remain very dry over the region through the holidays.

Thomas fire becomes largest fire in california history
Thomas fire becomes largest fire in california history. via Weather Underground

Yes, hopefully such weaponized fires won’t become the norm in the future.

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