the creek fire alone near fresno trapping hundreds of campers and hikers. national guard helicopters rescuing 160 people alone today. tonight, though, many still trapped. a wife waiting for her husband and sons to be rescued. it is a dangerous operation under way in high winds and near zero visibility. near san bernardino tonight, the el dorado fire threatening homes, forcing evacuations there. the valley fire near san diego spreading quickly, as well. fire seen on both sides of the road. and in washington state tonight, hurricane-force winds fueling the flames there. destroying most of the town of malden. we have it all covered for you tonight, including the winds expected to pick up significantly as we head into the night. abc's matt gutman leading us off. >> reporter: tonight, the massive creek fire exploding through central california. a massive rescue effort underway. but more than a dozen people still trapped by flames lisa ebright desperately waiting for her husband and two sons. >> i'm just anxious for them to