The Carr Fire is tearing through Northern California.

The explosive blaze first ignited on July 23rd and reached the city of Redding on July 26th, the Associated Press reports. By Wednesday, the fire had engulfed over 115,000 acres. It's now 35% contained, according to Cal Fire, the state's fire agency.

The fire has killed one bulldozer operator who was contracted to help snuff the blaze and has caused burn injuries to both civilians and firefighters. Another firefighter died on July 27th, bringing the total death toll to six by Monday.

Seven civilians were missing as of Monday morning, CNN reports.

By Wednesday morning, the fire had destroyed over 1,000 structures and is now threatening more than 2,000 in Redding and surrounding areas. Around 39,000 people evacuated in advance of the flames, ABC7 News, a local ABC affiliate, reports.

Over 4,000 firefighters are battling the blaze, according to Cal Fire.

Cal Fire already rates the Carr Fire as the ninth most destructive in California's history — based on the number of structures destroyed — and it could continue to climb the rankings as it burns.

The region is forecasted to experience strong winds, triple-digit high temperatures, and no precipitation in the coming days, and officials expect the fire to continue growing.

The fire is so hot it's creating its own localized weather systems, complicating the firefighter's task of battling the blaze.

This new fire comes on the heels of an especially devastating wildfire season in California last year. A series of fires scorched Northern California last October. The Thomas Fire in Southern California became the largest blaze since 2000, after burning through over 230,000 acres.

Wildfires are also tearing through the area surrounding Yosemite National Park. The Ferguson Fire has ravaged the area for weeks as firefighters work to control the blaze. Take a look at the Carr Fire's path: