Smaller fire incidents have continued to arise as well, with the Kenneth Fire that has burned 1,042 acres with 80% containment. The Hurst Fire burns in the hills near homes in San Fernando Valley, and has currently reached over 70% containment.

Dry vegetation helped fuel the fires that spread through the Los Angeles area, burning tens of thousands of acres.

As firefighters continue to fight various wildfires in southern California, here's what to know on their progress.

The fire threat remains critical in Southern California, where thousands of residents were under evacuation orders Wednesday as fire crews battled the out-of-control Hughes Fire near Castaic, a suburb in the foothills and mountains of northern Los Angeles County.