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An out-of-control wildfire in California is now the 2nd largest in the state's history - see photos from the scene

An out-of-control wildfire in California is now the 2nd largest in the state's history - see photos from the scene

An out-of-control wildfire in California is now the 2nd largest in the state's history - see photos from the scene

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The Mendocino Fire grew to over 273,000 acres over the weekend after the Lake Fire and the Ranch Fire merged.

The Mendocino Fire grew to over 273,000 acres over the weekend after the Lake Fire and the Ranch Fire merged.

Source: The Los Angeles Times

It's already the second-largest fire in California's history, and it's showing no signs of slowing down.

Source: Business Insider

On Monday morning, there were 3,781 firefighters battling the blaze.

On Monday morning, there were 3,781 firefighters battling the blaze.

So far, the fire has only destroyed 75 structures, but is threatening an estimated 9,300 more, according to Cal Fire, the state's fire agency.

So far, the fire has only destroyed 75 structures, but is threatening an estimated 9,300 more, according to Cal Fire, the state

Source: Cal Fire

Firefighters have contained 30% of the blaze contained, officials told The Los Angeles Times on Monday.

Firefighters have contained 30% of the blaze contained, officials told The Los Angeles Times on Monday.

Officials have ordered evacuations in the path of the fire.

Officials have ordered evacuations in the path of the fire.

See here for Cal Fire's evacuation map.

As the Mendocino Complex Fire rages, yet another brush fire has forced the closure of Yosemite National Park during the busy summer season.

As the Mendocino Complex Fire rages, yet another brush fire has forced the closure of Yosemite National Park during the busy summer season.

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