California Fire Map, Updates For Bobcat, Valley, El Dorado as Over 2 Million Acres Scorched

California wildfires have burned a record number of over two million acres of land, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire).

"In the past 33 years we have not seen a single year go over two million acres until this year," a Cal Fire spokesperson noted.

As of Monday, over 14,100 firefighters were reported to be battling 24 large wildfires, several of which have been caused by lightning, with 3,300 structures destroyed and eight deaths reported, according to Cal Fire's latest report Monday.

At least two fires were reported to be zero percent contained on Monday, including the Bobcat Fire in Los Angeles County and the Creek Fire in Fresno County. The Valley and El Dorado fires were reported to be at three percent and seven percent containment, respectively, according to Cal Fire.

The department remains vigilant for "potential more significant wildfires due to critical fire weather," and "much of California is currently under a Red Flag Warning for strong, gusty winds and low humidity," the report said.

"The Inland Empire down into San Diego are under a fire weather watch for critical fire weather expected Tuesday into Wednesday," Cal Fire noted.

The Red Flag Warning began Monday at 10 p.m. local time and will be in place through 8 a.m. local time on Wednesday, the National Weather Service (NWS) confirmed.

"North/east winds are forecast to develop at this time, and combined with low relative humidity values & dry fuels (which are becoming increasingly drier by the day), critical fire weather conditions are expected," the NWS warned Monday in a post on its official Twitter account.

"Gusty north to east winds will develop across interior #NorCal later tonight and Tuesday. Critical fire weather conditions are expected, and local power outages will be possible," the NWS added in another post on Twitter.

The Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E), which provides electricity for much of northern California, announced a "Public Safety Power Shutoff is underway," on its website.

On Monday it warned the company "might need to proactively turn off power for safety in portions of 21 counties—PG&E is notifying customers who might be affected by the public safety power shutoff," in a post on its official Twitter account.

Here are the latest updates on some of the current major fires across California.

Bobcat Fire

• Location: Los Angeles County
• Acres: 4,871 acres
• Containment: 0 percent

Residents in the city of Monrovia in the foothill area just below the Bobcat Fire were warned to be prepared to evacuate, as "there continues to be rapid fire growth. Be advised--this is an evacuation warning which means there is potential threat to life and/or property," the Monrovia city government website noted.

"The 1st phase will be all residents residing north of Hillcrest Blvd. and north of Greystone Ave. The 2nd phase will be all residents residing between Hillcrest Blvd. and Greystone Ave., south to Foothill Blvd," the Monrovia city government confirmed.

Creek Fire

• Location: Fresno County
• Acres: 135,523
• Containment: 0 percent
• Structures threatened: 5,296

Over 60 people were reported to be trapped in the Sierra National Forest, including at least 50 at Lake Edison area and 14 on China Peak, authorities confirmed.

Rescue efforts by military helicopters were "unsuccessful," challenged by "heavy smoke conditions," the Fresno Fire Department noted on its official Twitter account.

One person died after collapsing in the Mono Hot Springs resort area. The death was not caused by the fire but was due to a medical issue, the Fresno Fire Department confirmed, ABC30 reported.

Authorities warned: "The fire continues to grow in all directions with large increases to the south and east. The progression threatens new communities in the foothills, especially with the winds expected overnight into tomorrow [Tuesday]. Extreme fire behaviour is still being observed with critical fuels and weather," in the latest Cal Fire report Monday.

Valley Fire

• Location: San Diego County
• Acres: 17,345
• Containment: 3 percent

"The Valley Fire continues to show rapid rates of spread being pushed by a westerly wind and burning to the east towards communication towers at Mt. Pinos Mountain and the communities of Corte Madera," Cal Fire warned in its latest report Monday.

"Extremely hot and dry weather continue to make conditions difficult for firefighters and the public. Additional evacuations were put in place today to the east of the fire. Anticipated Red Flag Warning Event starting in the afternoon for a strong offshore wind poses the potential for extreme fire behavior and rapid rates of spread," the report added.

Evacuation orders have been issued for the Barrett Lake Dam, Corte Madera and South Pine Valley areas. Evacuation orders remain in place for "areas west of the intersection of Japatul and Lyons Valley Rd, State Route 94/Moreno Valley Rd and Lyons Valley Rd, areas out to Morena Reservoir," as well as the Carveacre area, Cal Fire noted.

Road closures remain in place for several parts of the impacted area. See Cal Fire's full report for details.

El Dorado Fire

• Location: San Bernardino County
• Acres: 9,671
• Containment: 7 percent

Firefighters were reported to have made good progress Monday on the El Dorado Fire, which was caused by a pyrotechnic device used at a gender reveal party over the weekend.

"Firefighters were able to put black line around the Mountain Home community in the Mill Creek drainage to protect homes as the fire burns downslope on this northern perimeter...on the north side of Yucaipa Ridge, the fire activity remains much calmer," according to the latest report Monday by the Incident Information System of the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG).

"The fuels remain receptive to burning which creates a potential for large fire movement" and "fire lines continue to be constructed around the fire in preparation for the upcoming Red Flag Santa Ana Wind event starting at noon tomorrow [Tuesday] and lasting through Wednesday," the report confirmed.

Evacuation orders remain in place for the communities of Oak Glen, Yucaipa Ridge, Mountain Home Village and Forest Falls, while an evacuation warning has been issued for the Yucaipa bench area, Cal Fire confirmed.

See the NWCG's full latest report for details on evacuations and road closures.

Oak Fire

• Location: Mendocino County
• Acres: 1,000
• Containment: 0 percent

"Ground and air resources are at [the] scene actively battling this fire. Fire is burning in a mix of grass, brush, oak and pine trees. Firefighters are working in extreme conditions; high heat, low humidity, with the potential for erratic winds. Firefighters are aggressively utilizing resources to construct containment lines and defend structures,"

A mandatory evacuation order was issued for the western portion of Brooktrails. The evacuation area is "west of Sherwood Road, north of Willits, east of Ridge Road, and south of Timber Road," the Mendocino County Sheriff's Office confirmed.

"Other areas are under evacuation warning. Use [the] safest evacuation routes possible," the sheriff's office added.

Butte/Tehama/Glenn Lightning Complex Fire

• Location: Tehama and Glenn counties
• Acres: 66,959
• Containment: 58
• Structures threatened: 25

The Butte/Tehama/Glenn complex fire is spread across the Tehama Zone and Glenn Zone. The Elkhorn Fire of the Tehama Zone was reported to be at 47,350 acres, with 55 percent containment, according to the latest Cal Fire report Monday.

In the Glenn Zone, the August Complex (which includes the Ivory/Doe Fire and the area that was known as the Tatham Fire) has reached 349,565 acres (the total acreage includes both state and federal land, with 18,981 acres on state lands), with 24 percent containment.

In the Tehama Zone, evacuation orders are in place for Zone A, Zone C-1 and Zone Q, while evacuation warnings have been issued for Zone B and Zone C-2. Road closures are in place for both the Tehama and Glenn zones. See Cal Fire's full report for details.

CZU Lightning Complex Fire

• Location: Santa Cruz and San Mateo counties
• Acres: 86,509
• Containment: 80 percent
• Fatalities: 1
• Structures threatened: 7,647

"Critical fire weather is expected throughout the week with higher temperatures, any new fire has the potential to spread rapidly. The elevated fire weather could promote an increase in fire activity and smoke production from the unburned fuels well within the fire's perimeter," Cal Fire warned in its latest report Monday.

Evacuation orders in parts of San Mateo County have been reduced to warnings, while evacuation orders remain in place for the Butano Community area, Butano State Park (including the Barranca Knolls community) and western areas of San Mateo County.

Evacuation orders and warnings remain in place for parts of Santa Cruz County, while road closures are in place for parts of both counties. See Cal Fire's full report for details.

LNU Lightning Complex Fire

• Location: Napa, Sonoma and Solano counties
• Acres: 375,209
• Containment: 91 percent
• Fatalities: 5

The Hennessey Fire reached 17,909 acres, with 91 percent contained, while the Walbridge Fire was reported to be at 54,940 acres, with 95 percent contained. The Meyers Fire (2,360 acres) has been 100 percent contained, according to Cal Fire's latest report Monday.

"Fire activity has increased within the Walbridge containment lines that is currently being supported with aircraft," the report said.

"Crews will continue to work to reinforce containment lines and fire suppression repair teams remain active throughout the area...the dry and hot weather will continue. This evening [Monday] winds are expected to pick up and remain throughout the morning [of Tuesday]," Cal Fire noted Monday.

SCU Lightning Complex Fire

• Location: Santa Clara, Alameda, Contra Costa, San Joaquin, Merced, Stanislaus counties
• Acres: 396,624
• Containment: 94 percent

"Excessive heat warning remains in effect. Temperatures across the complex ranged between 110 and 103 with humidity in the low teens and single digits," Cal Fire's latest report Monday noted.

"No overnight humidity recovery is expected and temperatures will only decrease minimally. Upslope/upcanyon winds were light. Hazy conditions existed due to smoke from other fires in the region," the report added.

For the latest up-to-date information on these fires, visit the Cal Fire website.