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Santa Rosa Island Fire Enters Mop-Up Phase

22 May 2026 16:35

The Santa Rosa Island fire has entered the mop-up phase after eight days of burning. - Firefighters are extinguishing hot spots and reinforcing containment lines.

- The fire is the largest ever recorded on the Channel Islands. - It has threatened unique ecosystems and rare plant species.

- No injuries have been reported, and evacuation orders have been lifted. The fire is nearing 50 percent containment, and crews continue to monitor the area.

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