Historic California Gold Rush town of Greenville in ruins as forest fires spread in US state

A raging forest fire tore through the California mountain town of Greenville on August 4, 2021, reducing homes and historic buildings in the community to ashes. The California Gold Rush town dating back to the mid 1800s fell victim to the Dixie Fire, the sixth biggest forest fire in the US state's history. The massive blaze which started in mid-July has now engulfed around 1,300 sq km (500 square miles), and continues to be spread by high winds and record-low humidity.