The McKinney Fire is the largest wildfire to hit California this year. Follow Newsweek for the latest updates.
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Fire crews are battling California’s largest wildfire so far this year.
The McKinney Fire has burned over 55,000 acres in Siskiyou County, near the Oregon state line, since starting on Friday.
At least two people have died in the fire and more than 100 buildings have been destroyed.
Thousands have been forced to evacuate and Highway 96 remains closed.
California Governor Gavin Newsom declared a State of Emergency Saturday to help bring more aid to fight the massive blaze.
