A series of active wildfires burning across California have torched more than 22,000 acres combined as firefighters battle dangerous conditions in at least six major blazes stretching from Santa Barbara County to San Diego County.

Three wildfires have burned more than 3,500 acres this week in Southern California and triggered evacuation orders and warnings for tens of thousands of residents in Ventura and Riverside counties. The fires blanketed widespread parts of the region with smoke,

Firefighters made significant progress on the Bain Fire in Riverside County overnight after it consumed more than 1,300 acres and injured four, authorities said. According to Cal Fire, containment of the blaze was up to 25% as of 5:58 a.

The Sandy Fire has spread rapidly to 1386 acres in Ventura County, prompting evacuation orders and warnings.

A new wildfire, named the Verona Fire, is growing rapidly in Riverside County. The fire started as a 5-acre blaze with a “moderate to dangerous rate of spread” at about 12:20 p.m., according to

The fire broke out on the 37000 block of Tusil Road just before 1:30 p.m. Tuesday. So far, the blaze has scorched 30 acres and is spreading towards Interstate 8.

Wildfires are forcing evacuations across California, displacing thousands as conditions rapidly change.

The island has been closed to visitors, and all non-fire staff were evacuated on Sunday, the National Park Service said.

A fast-moving wildfire in Simi Valley has triggered evacuation orders for multiple zones, threatening homes.

California fire coordinators are offering the public a unique look at the aerial battle against the Sandy Fire in Simi Valley, which burned at least two structures and forced widespread evacuations on Monday.

Simi Valley, the Channel Islands and areas east of Bakersfield are on fire. What’s the risk for Northern California?