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Map: See containment updates on the Sandy, Bain and Verona fires

Firefighters are increasing containment of three wildfires that have burned thousands acres this week and triggered evacuation orders and warnings for tens of thousands of residents in Ventura and Riverside counties.

Update: Bain Fire in Riverside County still at 60% containment by Thursday evening

Bain Fire initially started 11:24 a.m. May 19 at Limonite Ave and Bain Street, Jurupa Valley in Riverside County, California. After being active for 43 hours, it has burned 1,456 acres. A fire crew of 100 succeeded in containing 39% of the fire as of Thursday morning.

Fires in California today. Here is the latest on containment

California fires have triggered evacuation orders and warnings. See latest on size and containment.

Map: Multiple California wildfires rage, with thousands of acres scorched amid evacuation orders, minimal containment

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.

Sandy Fire live updates: Size, containment, evacuations, road closures

Hundreds of firefighters continued to battle a fire in Simi Valley on Wednesday, May 20. Here are the updates.

Sandy Fire Containment Update—LA County in Blaze Path as Wind Fuels Flames

A fast-moving wildfire near Simi Valley continues to spread under gusty winds as firefighters race to increase containment.

Southern California's Sandy Fire in Simi Valley reaches nearly 1,700 acres with 15% containment; evacuation orders remain

On Tuesday, fire officials said the Sandy Fire had experienced significant growth due to shifting winds, steep terrain and canyon-driven fire behavior.