Major wildfire in California: Over 14,600 acres burned

A wildfire that broke out in a national park on Santa Rosa Island in California has burned over 14,600 acres. The area located on the island, within the boundaries of Channel Islands National Park, is among the zones most affected by the fire.

Authorities are conducting intensive firefighting efforts to bring the fire under control. The island's topography and accessibility challenges are among the factors complicating the work of response teams.

California remains one of the U.S. states where wildfires occur most frequently, particularly during dry and hot seasons. The state is among the regions where fire risk has increased in recent years due to prolonged drought periods linked to climate change. Officials have yet to provide detailed information about when and how the fire started. Operations are ongoing.