Largest wildfire on Santa Rosa Island threatens rare Torrey pines and island life
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A human-caused wildfire on Santa Rosa Island in Channel Islands National Park has grown to roughly 15,000 acres (about a quarter of the island), marking the island’s largest blaze in modern history and remaining 0% contained as crews fight steep terrain with boats and limited air support; two historic buildings were destroyed, and the blaze threatens rare Torrey pines and other endemic island life, while a mariner rescued after his sailboat crashed signaled for help.
Topics:nation#channel-islands-national-park#endemic-species#environment#santa-rosa-island#torrey-pine#wildfire
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