The US State of California seeks help as wildfires threaten communities. According to the latest reports, in just a week, the fires have burned about one million acres in the state. During this time, many photos and videos have come up on the internet that show red hot flames, enormous smoke plumes, buildings destroyed, wildlife devastated and many more by the raging fires. More photos and videos have come up on the internet that show California’s oldest and iconic park, Big Basin Redwoods State Park is ‘extensively damaged,’ by the wildfires, as reported by the park’s officials. Burned trees, flames, smoke and debris was caused by the fires and the pics and clips showing what is left inside the park is heart-breaking. NASA Imagery Shows California Wildfires From Space With Over 300,000 Acres Currently on Fire. 

Big Basin is California’s oldest State Park, and it was established in 1902, earning its designation as a California Historical Landmark. Many of park’s coast redwood trees, which have come to symbolise the state’s grandeur and ecological diversity, are 1,000 to 1,800 years old and hundreds of feet tall. The CZU August Lightning Complex Fires tore through the park, causing several of the ancient trees to fall. Horrific Picture Captures Massive Lightning Strike Causing Wildfires in California, Check Other Scary Fire Tornado Videos From The Disaster. 

The California Department of Parks and Recreating reported in a statement that Big Basin Redwoods State Park had been “extensively damaged,” by the fire. The park officials also noted that its headquarters, and campgrounds had all been damaged by the flames. All campers, visitors and staffs of the park have been evacuated. Many journalists and other witnesses have uploaded a series of pictures and videos that show the extent of devastation caused by the wildfires.

Here Are Some Pics From Inside the Park:

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The Park Left in Ruins

A Large Redwood Tree:

Some of the Trees Have Endured the Blaze

A Tree Burning From Within

Destruction Caused by the Fires

It is not known, as to how many trees have been burned, but the park is closed for now, until further notice. The 118-year-old park includes the largest continuous stand of ancient coast redwoods trees south of San Francisco. The fires have caused devastation in the state. According to reports, some of the fires are among the largest in California history, including the SCU Lightning Complex Fire and the LNU Lightning Complex Fire, which has destroyed more than 500 buildings.

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