Evacuation orders have been extended to Santa Barbara on Monday as the out-of-control wildfire continues to grow.
Multiple wildfires continue to race through parts of Los Angeles, Ventura, Santa Barbara, and San Diego counties in Southern California.
The largest blaze — known as the Thomas Fire — has scorched more than 230,000 acres.
Evacuation orders have been extended to parts of Santa Barbara, affecting nearly 100,000 people.
One death has been blamed on the Thomas Fire so far.
Santa Barbara is now threatened by the rapidly-growing Thomas Fire, as thousands of firefighters battle several infernos burning through Southern California.
The fire grew by 50,000 acres on Sunday as dry Santa Ana winds continued, triggering evacuation orders throughout Santa Barbara County. One death has been blamed on the Thomas Fire: the body of 70-year-old Virginia Pesola was discovered at a car crash site on an evacuation route in Ventura County on Wednesday night, according to NBC.
Tech: The wildfire in Ventura County grew by almost 100,000 acres over the weekend, triggering more evacuations
