The latest on the California wildfires

August 17, 2016 6:44 am

By: News Staff

ABC News

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What started off as a small brush fire has turned to a state of emergency in southern California as a wildfire rage.

Fire crews on the ground and in the air in California battling this resilient brush fire in San Bernardino County.

This blaze dubbed the blue cut fire exploding across at least 18 thousand acres east of Los Angeles leaving behind charred homes and cars.

Swing sets melted forcing at least 82 thousand people out of their homes.

The rising heat and high winds, causing a firenado.

This wildfire called the Clayton Fire scorched at least 4 thousand acres and 175 structures since Saturday.

Most of the area is still off-limits with thousands forced to evacuate.

But for one California community, where they have witnessed fiery blazes get way too close to their homes, sigh of relief mixed with outrage.

“It is my pleasure to announce the arrest of Damian Anthony Pashilk on seventeen counts of arson,” said Sheriff of Lake County Brian L. Martin.

Police say Damian Pashilk is a serial arsonist who sparked fires across this California town including the one that exploded over the weekend.

With a serial arsonist behind bars, that is a win, but fires are still raging in California.

Governor Jerry Brown declared a state of emergency in the state as firefighters try to put out the intense fires.

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