The Dixie Fire that has burned in two Northern California counties for 23 days is now the third-largest wildfire ever recorded in the state, officials said Friday.

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection said the land engulfed by flames in Butte and Plumas counties amounted to 432,813 acres since the wildfire began on July 14. The fire was 35% contained as of Friday morning.

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