why do they call the fire in california the carr fire
Carr Fire The Carr Fire is a wildfire burning in Shasta and Trinity Counties in California, United States. As of August 12, 2018, the fire had burned 202,976 acres (821 km2; 317 sq mi) and is 61% contained. It is the sixth-most destructive fire in California history.[3] The fire was reported on the afternoon of July 23, 2018, at the intersection of Highway 299 and Carr Powerhouse Road in the Whiskeytown district of the Whiskeytown–Shasta–Trinity National Recreation Area. The fire was started when a flat tire on a vehicle caused the wheel's rim to scrape against the asphalt, thus creating sparks.[4]
Eagle Creek Fire The Eagle Creek Fire is an ongoing wildfire in the Columbia River Gorge in the U.S. states of Oregon and Washington. The fire was started on September 2, 2017, reportedly caused by teenagers igniting fireworks during a burn ban.[2] As of October 7, 2017, the fire had consumed 48,831 acres (19,761Â ha) and is 50% contained with an estimated containment date of November 30, 2017.[4] Fire growth was slowed by rain. Highway closures and local evacuations are gradually being lifted.[5]