Heatwave Hinders Fire Fighting Efforts as Wildfire Threatens Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch

A wildfire, intensified by an ongoing heatwave, is threatening Neverland Ranch, the former home of Michael Jackson, in Santa Barbara County. The blaze, known as the Lake Fire, has already consumed 20,000 acres over the weekend, making it the largest wildfire in California this year.

Neverland Ranch, the former home of Michael Jackson, is being threatened by a wildfire that continues to burn in Santa Barbara County. A heatwave is making it hard for crews to contain the flames.

Deputy Fire Chief Anthony Stornetta highlights the severe challenges faced by firefighters due to the extreme temperatures. “We. . .