By the numbers: Southern California wildfires
Six major wildfires have scorched more than 141,000 acres of land.
ByABC News
December 9, 2017, 1:27 PM
— -- Six major wildfires have scorched over 175,000 acres across Southern California this week, forcing thousands of residents from their homes.
Some 8,500 firefighters on Saturday were still battling the blazes fanned by fierce Santa Ana winds, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.

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Here's a breakdown of the major wildfires still raging in the region as of Saturday morning:
Thomas fire in Ventura County

Creek fire in Los Angeles County

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Rye fire in Los Angeles County

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Skirball fire in Los Angeles County

Amanda Lee Myers/San Diego Fire Department/AP
Lilac fire in San Diego County

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