Skies Turn Red as Dixie Fire Approaches Communities in California's Plumas County

Skies turned red above communities in California’s Plumas County on July 19 as the Dixie Fire grew in size and approached towns near Lake Almanor.

The wildfire was almost 60,000 acres in size and just 15 percent contained on July 20, according to Cal Fire.

This video posted to Instagram by rockinsith shows red smoky skies in Hamilton Branch. Credit: rockinsith via Storyful