Cal Fire announced late Friday night, Southern California’s Thomas fire is now officially the largest in modern state history. It has surpassed the 273,000-plus acre Cedar fire from 2003.
Per CNN, Cal Fire says the blaze has now burned through some 1,063 buildings. Weeks after starting on December 4th, it is just 65 percent contained. It also said it expects fire crews to be working on the blaze 24/7 until at least January 7th.
The fire began in Ventura County.
