Latest News About Isla Santa Rosa blaze

flames on Santa Rosa Island in Channel Islands National Park has burned tens of thousands of acres, the state’s largest fire of the year so far. Containment work continue as of late May, with crews working to suppress the fire, while two historic buildings were among structures destroyed. Visitors faced closures as crews fought the fire to protect rare ecosystems. The blaze was sparked after a mariner crashed his boat, according to Coast Guard and National Park Service reports. Containment has improved with multi-agency coordination. No civilian or firefighter fatalities or injuries have been reported so far. Efforts to suppress and repair continue with emphasis on the island’s unique ecosystems.