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As crews battle the Creelman Fire in Ramona amid near triple-digit heat, Cal Fire says breaks are essential to keep firefighters safe.
A vegetation fire broke out in Oakhurst, California on Thursday, July 23, and was dubbed the Teddy Fire.
A vegetation fire known as the Creelman Fire sparked in Ramona on Wednesday afternoon and grew to 40 acres, prompting evacuation orders for several nearby communities.
Flames are burning east of Kings Canyon National Park and the Pacific Crest Trail.
According to Cal Fire, the fire now spreads over 315 acres and is “0 percent contained.” Evacuation Orders have been issued for nearby communities. A temporary evacuation point has been set up at Ramona High School.
Governor Gavin Newsom and Cal Fire unveiled new technology, including AI, drones, and satellites, to improve wildfire detection and response across the state.
A large contingent of firefighters, including aircraft and hand crews, responded to a fast-growing brush fire Wednesday afternoon in Ramona that was threatening structures. The blaze, named the Creelman fire,