In Plumas County, the massive Sugar fire , the first megafire in California this year, had burned more than 105,000 acres by Sunday morning and was 73% contained, officials said. In Butte County, the Dixie fire , which began burning Wednesday, had charred more than 15,000 acres by Sunday morning. As of Sunday morning, Caltrans had closed part of State Route 70 near its junction with State Route 191. AdvertisementGusty, erratic winds are expected in the area, officials said, as well as the possibility of dry lightning. In the rest of Ventura County and Los Angeles County, officials said, wet showers were expected, including brief, heavy downpours.

Source: Los Angeles Times July 18, 2021 19:41 UTC