And the situation is likely to get worse. Unfavorable weather conditions fueling the flames. Sot tim chavez cal fire officialtheres a lot of potential for some large fire growth on the north and west side of this fire in the next 24 to 48 hours. More than 100 thousand acres already scorched, and Officials Say containment is minimal. Sot chief Ralph Terrazas lafdthis predicted wind event should last through saturday so we have several days before we are out of the woods. Emotions running high as fires wreaking havoc in los angeles and ventura counties. Sot ventura residenti dont know what im going to do right now. I cant think right because everything is burned down to the ground. Here a heroic moment as one man risking his life to save a wild rabbit from the flames on highway 1. More than 260 public and Charter Schools in the Los Angeles Area are closed throughout the rest of the week. And Health Officials advise residents to limit their outdoor time because of the smoke. Sot los angel