California wildfires latest: Santa Barbara County fire grows to over 38,000 acres
The largest blaze of the California wildfire season, the Lake Fire in Santa Barbara County, grew to over 38,000 acres by Friday, fueled by gusty winds and extreme temperatures, authorities said.
The Lake Fire burning near the Los Padres National Forest has charred over 38,000 acres of mostly grassland and timber, and grew substantially throughout the week.
On Friday, Cal Fire said the wildfire was at 19% containment, an improvement from 16% earlier in the day.
The cause of the Lake Fire, which began on July 5, remains under investigation, according to officials.
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