File photo: A firefighter passes a home on Saturday, July 24, 2021 as the Dixie Fire flares in Plumas, Calif. AP Photo/Noah Berge.Northern California is currently experiencing the 15th largest wildfire ever recorded in its history.Multiple structures were destroyed by the Dixie fire over the weekend, and it is now threatening thousands of more.Photos taken across the state illustrate the extent of the damage caused by the ongoing fires.For more stories, visit Insider's homepage.As one of California's largest wildfires continues to burn through more than 200,000 acres of land in the Northern part, more than a dozen homes were destroyed.The Dixie fire has erupted through Plumas and Butte counties due to high temperatures and strong winds. It is now the largest wildfire in California this year. According to the Los Angeles Times, Sunday night's fire was the 15th-largest wildfire in California's history.Over the weekend, the Dixie fire, which had reached "megafire" status last week was merged with Fly fire as it blazed through additional land in drought conditions throughout California.According to an incident report, Tuesday's fire was contained at 22%. The fire's growth rate had begun to slow down as of Monday. However, conditions are likely to worsen over the next few days.Recent heatwaves have sparked several wildfires across the West, making it difficult for responders to tackle the situation.Over the weekend, more than a dozen houses and properties were destroyed by the Dixie fire in Northern California.File photo: A firefighter passes a home on Saturday, July 24, 2021 as the Dixie Fire flares in Plumas, Calif. AP Photo/Noah Berge.Governor. Gavin Newsom declared an emergency in four counties Friday because of the raging fires and thick smoke that forced evacuation orders to be issued in several other communities.As firefighters fight the fires, there is also the possibility of unpredictable winds and dry lightning.According to the Los Angeles Times, more than 5,400 people are responding to the Fly and Dixie fires 24 hours a day.According to the Los Angeles Times, more than 10,720 structures are still under threat by the Dixie Fire. A Ventura County fire official who is part of the Dixie fire management team of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection told the Los Angeles Times that the Dixie fire continues to threaten these structures.Continue the storyOn Sunday, July 25, 2021, scorched cars were seen in a clearing in Indian Falls, Plumas County, Calif. AP Photo/Noah BergerAs responders assess the ground damage, the number of damaged structures will increase, particularly in Indian Falls, Plumas County. This community was badly damaged by the fire on Saturday.The heavy smoke from the fire actually helped firefighters during the weekend, providing shade as well as limiting heat exposure, according to a meteorologist who spoke at a briefing on Sunday.Firefighters witness flames bursting from a propane tank during the Dixie Fire that ravaged Indian Falls, Calif. on Saturday, July 24, 2021. AP Photo/Noah BergerJulia Ruthford, Dixie fire incident meteorologist, said that Monday's southwest winds will clear the smoke and make it even more dangerous.Warmer and dryer air will increase the fire and create windier conditions for responders.Thunderstorms expected throughout the week could cause dangerous conditions for two fires in the area.On Saturday, July 24, 2021, a fire train crosses a bridge to support the Dixie Fire in Plumas County. AP Photo/Noah BergerOfficials from the Fire Department warned that lightning could cause unpredictable winds and lighting, which could ignite new fires.The Tamarack fire is raging through Alpine and Douglas County. Emergency crews made some progress.Firefighters fight the Tamarack Fire at Markleeville, Alpine County, Calif. on Saturday, July 17, 2021. AP Photo/Noah BergerAfter firefighters reduced the fire to 45% overnight, evacuation orders for the Tamarack Fire near the California-Nevada border have been liftedAccording to the National Interagency Fire Center, nearly 90 fires had been set in 13 states by Sunday.Cal Fire firefighters battled the Dixie Fire in Plumas County near Prattville, Calif. on Friday, July 23, 2021. AP Photo/Noah BergerGovernor Greg Gianforte announced that fire crews from California traveled to Montana Saturday to help with wildfire fighting. Greg Gianforte made the announcement.Firefighters fill up as they battle the Dixie Fire in Greenville, Plumas County, Calif. on Friday, July 23, 2021. AP Photo/Noah BergerScientists believe recent heat waves linked to climate change have made it more difficult to fight the fires.Firefighters set a fire to prevent the Dixie Fire spreading in Plumas County near Prattville, Calif. on Friday, July 23, 2021. AP Photo/Noah BergerInsider has the original article.
