The Latest Breaking News from Cal Fire

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — More than a week of record-setting heat across California is fueling several destructive wildfires and worsening already critical conditions ahead of the fall fire season.

California's governor declared a state of emergency for counties threatened by the dangerous Mosquito and Fairview Fires.

LOS ANGELES — Southern California Edison reported “circuit activity” at about the same time the first flames from a wildfire near Hemet were reported, the utility company said of the area where a fast-moving blaze has killed two people and injured another and burned at least seven structures.

This is the worst September heat wave on record across the West, with California as the epicenter.

The Fairview Fire grew to 2,000 acres within hours of igniting.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A third fire erupted near the Northern California city of Weed Monday, forcing authorities to order evacuations near the Weed Golf Club.

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — The two victims killed in the Mill fire Friday in Northern California were both women — ages 66 and 73 — and were found inside the Weed city limits, authorities said early Monday.

Deaths confirmed by Siskiyou sheriff on Sunday as high temperatures add to challenge for firefighters

LOS ANGELES — Excessive heat warnings will remain in place for the next few days, as searing temperatures continue to roast much of Southern California, increasing the risk of brush fires and putting a mounting strain on the state’s power grid.