Green, Orleans Complex fires continue to burn in California

(The Center Square) — Areas in California remain in flames as the state undergoes the peak of wildfire season.

The Green Fire in Shasta County has burned 17,606 acres and is 27% contained as of Friday afternoon, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. The fire started July 1 and continues to progress southward along the eastern plank, inching closer to the Pit River.