Californias fast-growing Park Fire is now the fifth largest wildfire in the states history, having burned more than 598 square miles a little more than the size of Los Angeles in less than a week.

The rapidly intensifying blaze, located approximately 90 miles north of Sacramento, had a perimeter of 260 miles and was just 14% contained as of Tuesday morning, according to an online update by CalFire.

Strong winds and dry vegetation following several weeks of extreme, record-breaking heat in the region have contributed to the fires rapid spread in areas that havent experienced fire in decades. Abnormally long-lasting and intense fires are expected across the state throughout the remainder of the year due to these above-normal temperatures, fire officials said.