First Posted: Jul 10, 2021 10:53 PM EDT
A Wildfire continued to blaze California as another heatwave will strike the western region of the U.S. this weekend. Firefighters continue to face a surging wildfire in the Beckwourth Complex, which erupted from two flashes of lightning, Al Jazeera reported.
There were no current reports of building damage in the area. However, the fire prompted evacuations orders or warnings for about 2,800 people. The fire also prompted the closure of nearly 200 square miles of Plumas National Forest.
California Beckwourth Complex Wildfire
The California wildfire in the Beckworth Complex was composed of two different wildfires, that are both caused by lightning according to a report from The Sacramento Bee. The two fires scorched 45 miles north of Lake Taho located in Plumas County.
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