In addition to the Erskine fire, four other major wildfires continue to burn in Southern California, although with much more containment. In addition to the Southern California fires, three more were burning in the northern part of the state. Another Reservoir fire, near Indian Valley Reservoir in Lake County, grew to 215 acres on Monday with 25% containment. Sign up for the free Essential California newsletter >>A sixth Southern California wildfire is burning in the Laguna Coast Wilderness, but it is just 50 acres and 60% contained. Nine wildfires continued to burn throughout California on Monday, as flames left nearly 70,000 acres scorched, and occupied the efforts of more than 5,000 firefighters, according to state and federal fire authorities.

Source: Los Angeles Times June 27, 2016 21:11 UTC