(KGTV) - Santa Ana winds and dry conditions are driving several fires in Southern California that have already scorched tens of thousands of acres and caused evacuations.
California Governor Jerry Brown declared a state of emergency Tuesday after fires scorched thousands of acres.
“The fire is very dangerous and spreading rapidly, but we’ll continue to attack it with all we’ve got,” Brown said in a statement. “It is critical residents stay ready and evacuate immediately if told to do so.”
Law enforcement officials also issued a consumer alert Wednesday, warning residents to look out for price gouging.
"Price gouging during a public emergency isn't just outrageous, it's illegal," Los Angeles City Attorney Mike Feuer said.
"Consumers should be very wary of price spikes for hotel rooms, gasoline and emergency items like generators. If you suspect price gouging, report it to my office immediately. When appropriate we will prosecute."
INTERACTIVE MAP: Thomas Fire coverage map, evacuation zones
The Thomas Fire -- the largest of the fires currently burning -- ignited Monday night and has forced thousands from their homes, burned more than 100 structures to the ground, and caused at least one death.
The Creek Fire crept up Tuesday morning and has also forced mandatory evacuations outside Los Angeles.
All schools in the San Fernando Valley will be closed Thursday and Friday, according to officials.
Our thoughts and prayers are with everyone in the path of California’s wildfires. I encourage everyone to heed the advice and orders of local and state officials. THANK YOU to all First Responders for your incredible work! https://t.co/g9y9PkB352
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) December 6, 2017
10NEWS FORECAST: Santa Ana winds in San Diego County all week
Here's what we know:
Thomas Fire - Ventura County
- Acres: 132,000
- Containment: 10 percent
- Cause: Unknown
- Structures destroyed: At least 150 structures
- Fatalities: 1
- Closures: ReadyVenturaCounty.org
- Evacuations: Evacuation map
Skirball Fire - Los Angeles County
- Acres: 475 acres
- Containment: 30 percent
- Cause: Unknown
- Structures destroyed: 12 damaged, 6 destroyed
- Fatalities: 0
- Road closures & evacuations: Los Angeles Fire Dept. posting all updates on www.lafd.org/news/skirball-fire-update
Creek Fire - Los Angeles County
- Acres: 15,323 acres
- Containment: 40 percent
- Cause: Unknown
- Structures destroyed: at least 30 as of 10 p.m. Tuesday
- Fatalities: 0
- Closures & evacuations: www.lafd.org/news/creek-fire-status
Rye Fire - Los Angeles County
- Acres: 6,049
- Containment: 30 percent
- Cause: Unknown
- Structures destroyed: Unknown
- Fatalities: 0
- Evacuations: Rye Canyon Loop
- Closures: The 5 (Golden State) Freeway in both directions are closed at the 126 Fwy., all Rye Canyon Loop to Kelly Johnson Parkway, Newhall Ranch Road from Copperhill Drive to 5 freeway.
Little Mountain Fire - San Bernardino County
- Acres: 100
- Containment: 100% as of Wednesday morning
- Cause: Unknown
- Structures destroyed: Unknown
- Fatalities: 0
- Evacuations: All evacuations lifted.
- Closures: 215 at Devore. Northbound closed from the 210.
RELATED: Thomas Fire: Social media tells story of Ventura County wildfire
Smoke from the fires could be seen in North County San Diego late Tuesday and officials cautioned residents there were no active threats in the area at that time.
Tuesday, high winds and conditions prompted San Diego agencies to take precautions against the threat of fire.
San Diego Gas and Electric is monitoring conditions and may decide to shut off power this week to parts of San Diego County with the highest wind speeds.
RELATED: Cal Fire adding resources amid fire threat in San Diego County
In anticipation of the weather, San Diego Fire and Rescue Department has added two strike teams of 10 brush rigs, one strike team of five fire engines, two water tenders, and two helicopters.
Cal Fire has sent 22 firefighters to Ventura County and Chula Vista, Poway, Lakeside, Fallbrook and Rancho Santa Fe Fire Departments have also sent a combines 22 firefighters.
GALLERY: California wildfires hit Ventura, Los Angeles Counties
