Aerial Firefighters Drop Retardant to Combat Raging Apple Fire

The Apple Fire spread through Riverside County, California, on August 1, forcing evacuations throughout the area.

Footage of the fire posted by the Riverside County Fire Department shows a large plume of billowing smoke, with aircraft dropping retardant on the blaze.

As of Sunday evening, the fire had reached 20,516 acres and was burning without containment, according to CAL FIRE. Credit: CAL FIRE/Riverside County Fire Department via Storyful