The Park fire in Northern California has become the state's largest blaze this year, scorching over 164,000 acres, causing destruction, injuries, and evacuation orders. The fire was believed to have been started by Ronnie Dean Stout, who allegedly pushed a burning car into a gully. As a result, he was arrested on suspicion of intentional arson. The wildfire prompted evacuation orders for thousands of residents in Butte and Tehama Counties, with some suffering minor injuries. The town of Paradise, which was previously devastated by a deadly wildfire, was placed under an evacuation warning. In addition to California, wildfires were also raging in Oregon and Washington, covering more than one million acres. The Durkee fire in Oregon became the largest wildfire in the United States, while officials issued air quality warnings in several states due to the smoke and strong winds. Mr. Stout, a convicted sex offender and robber, had a previous criminal record and was in custody at Butte County Jail following his arrest. Overall, the fires have raised concerns about air quality and the potential for further human-caused fires. The situation is being closely monitored with a focus on evacuations, protecting structures, and containing the fires.