Firefighters try to corral California forest blaze as lightning strikes bring risk of new ignitions

Firefighters try to corral California forest blaze as lightning strikes bring risk of new ignitions

Firefighting crews are trying to corral a fast-growing blaze churning through central California’s Sierra National Forest, as forecasters warn that lightning strikes from thunderstorms could spark new ignitions

A firefighter stands atop a truck while battling the Pickett Fire burning in the Aetna Springs area of Napa County, Calif., on Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)