Ten wildfires of 300 or more acres were burning across the state Monday afternoon, from Redding to Riverside County, according to Cal Fire.
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The Post Fire in Los Angeles and Ventura counties was far and away the largest at 15,610 acres. The blaze, which started Saturday in Gorman, was just 8% contained as of Monday afternoon.
In a situation summary, Cal Fire said the blaze was spreading southeast toward Lake Pyramid, which was closed. Around 1,200 people have also been evacuated from Hungry Valley State Park.
The Hesperia Fire in San Bernardino County and the Point Fire in Sonoma County rounded out the top three at 1,131 and 1,190 acres, respectively. As of Monday afternoon, the Hesperia Fire was 30% contained and the Point Fire was 20% contained.
Cal Fire said one firefighter was injured while battling the Point Fire.
The Junes Fire in Butte County, the fourth largest blaze burning in the state, had consumed 1,076 acres but was 95% contained. That fire has destroyed at least one structure.
The Aero Fire in Calaveras County joined the list Monday afternoon and had already consumed 932 acres as of 5:35 p.m., according to Cal Fire. The blaze was 0% contained. Evacuation orders were issued for the area of Copper Town Square and O’Brynes Ferry Road.
Other fires of notable size burning across the state included the Lisa Fire in Riverside County at 893 acres (50% contained), the Hernandez Fire in San Benito County at 642 acres (45% contained) and the Sites Fire in Colusa County at 614 acres (0% contained).
Finally, the Max Fire in Los Angeles County and the Douglas Fire in Sacramento County had consumed 338 and 327 acres, respectively. Both fires were 0% contained.
This is a developing story. Check back for updates.