A wildfire on Santa Rosa Island, sparked by a mariner's flare, has burned over 10,000 acres, becoming the largest fire in modern history on the island. - The fire is 0% contained and threatens the rare Torrey pine stand.
- Two historic buildings were destroyed, and 11 park employees were evacuated. - Firefighters are using natural barriers to contain the blaze due to sensitive ecosystems.
The fire was inadvertently started by a man who crashed his sailboat and fired emergency flares. Winds have hampered firefighting efforts, including aerial water drops.