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The cost, so far, of battling the wildfire on California's scenic Big Sur coast is $206.7 million — the costliest in U.S. history, according to the National Interagency Fire Center. The blaze, which was first reported on July 22, is currently 67 percent contained.
2016-09-19

The out-of-control Pilot Fire hits 7,500 acres of bone-dry tinder and brush in the San Bernardino Mountains east of Los Angeles. More than 5,000 homes are under evacuation orders. Authorities shut down school districts in the area.
2016-08-9

The deadly, nine-day old Soberanes Fire, blazing south of Carmel-by-the-Sea, has destroyed 57 homes and is expected to grow to 170,000 acres (265 square miles) before it's done. It is 15 percent contained. Six major Big Sur State Parks remain closed through August 6.
2016-07-30

California officials declare a state of emergency for this Garrapata State Park blaze in Monterey County that, in its fifth day, has grown to 23,500 acres, and is only 10 percent contained. Six major Big Sur State Parks remain closed.
2016-07-26

Officials evacuate 10,000 homes as the blaze grows to more than 35,000 acres.
2016-07-26

A state of emergency is declared in Los Angeles County, California, due to the threat posed by the Sand Fire.
2016-07-26

A dead body is found in the area of the Sand Fire near Santa Clarita that has doubled in size to more than 22,000 acres. Officials order mandatory evacuations for 1,500 homes in Little Tujunga, Sand, and Placerita canyons. The South Coast Air Quality Management District issues an alert for unhealthy air quality in affected areas.
2016-07-24

A wildfire in Santa Barbara County, California doubles in size overnight to 4,000 acres. The Santa Barbara County Sheriff's Office says mandatory evacuations remain in effect for areas such as El Capitán State Beach. The blaze was currently 5% contained, according to Los Padres National Forest officials.
2016-06-17