Western Wildfires

The Palisades Fire flared up Saturday afternoon and quickly escalated in a region surrounded by dry brush and mountainous terrain.

The burning tree was found by the National Park Service during surveys in the area to assess damage from the 2020 Castle Fire.

"I have grown weary of losing great friends and colleagues, and I have grown weary with inaction," a former U.S. Forest Service official said.

The Markley Fire that started near a dam in Solano County killed two other people and was eventually considered part of the massive LNU Complex.

"This is about more than money," said state Senate President Pro Tem Toni Atkins. "It's about lives, homes, and livelihoods."

With more than 300 reported fires this year, an executive order signed by Gov. Tony Evers would allow the National Guard to mobilize to fight the blazes.

Drought conditions are contributing to the danger, fire and weather officials say.

Antonio Ornelas-Velazquez is accused of igniting the deadly fire that burned more than 1,000 acres in 2019.

Climate change is making linked disasters more common across the U.S., scientists say.

Fire crews are working on multiple fronts to contain at least five active fires within the CZU Lightning Complex Fire burn area in Santa Cruz County.

Thousands of people were told to evacuate the Camp Pendleton military base and nearby communities as the Creek Fire spread.