3 killed and thousands evacuated as California wildfire triples in size

3 killed and thousands evacuated as California wildfire triples in size

After a summer of historic wildfires, California enters one of the most dangerous times of the year for fires with 27 major blazes already burning throughout the state. 

Now, firefighters are facing infamous fall winds — including the Santa Ana gusts —  that typically pick up in October and increase the threat of rapidly spreading flames. Red flag warnings are in effect for much of Northern California and some Southern California mountains.

Since the start of the year, there have been more than 8,100 wildfires that have burned well over 3.8 million acres -- far beyond previous years' totals through September. Since Aug. 15, there have been 29 fatalities and more than 7,000 structures destroyed.

The Zogg Fire in Northern California is blamed for killing at least three people, bringing this year's statewide wildfire season death toll to 29.

Cal Fire said the Glass Fire that's raging through Napa and Sonoma counties has tripled in size, burning at least 42,560 acres while remaining 0% contained as of Tuesday morning.

Fire officials said late Monday that winds were calming along fire lines for the Glass Fire, which left fire crews “much more confident," according to Cal Fire division chief Ben Nicholls.

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https://www.foxnews.com/us/california-wildfire-glass-fire-napa-sonoma-county-evacuation-fire-weather

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https://www.cbsnews.com/video/3-killed-and-thousands-evacuated-as-northern-california-wildfire-rages/

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https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/california-wildfires/map-california-wildfires-september-update-glass-bobcat-zogg-creek/2435658/