BLITZER: Wildfires in California have now burned over, get this, over 2 million acres. That's the highest total in state history. This is groundbreaking. Heat wave fans fires throughout the entire state. CNN's Dan Simon is near the Creek Fire in Auberry, California. Dan, are these fires close to being controlled at all or are they getting even worse?</s>DAN SIMON, CNN CORRESPONDENT: They're definitely getting worse, Wolf. The fires are getting close to some of the mountain communities in central California. In fact, the entire town of Auberry, a little ways from where we are had to evacuate 2,500 people. You can see the flames above that town just a short time ago. For the most part, though, this fire is burning in the wilderness, in the Sierra National Forest. But it is getting close to some of these communities so authorities trying to get everybody to evacuate from their homes. So, the real question mark going forward, Wolf, is the weather. Of course, it's very hot. Triple digit temperatures today, expected to cool down tomorrow. But we could see more winds. That could fan the flames even more, Wolf.</s>BLITZER: One of these big fires was actually started I understand because of a party. Is that right?</s>SIMON: That's exactly right, Wolf. This was in southern California in San Bernardino County. You know, because of social media, these so-called gender reveal parties are getting very popular. So, a couple went to a park near their home and had a pyrotechnic device where, you know, you'll light it. It either goes pink or goes blue, or any event. The sparks basically traveled to the grass and before you knew it, there was a wildfire. The couple did try to douse the flames with some water bottles they had on hand, but, unfortunately, it was too late, Wolf.</s>BLITZER: Very sad indeed. All right. Dan Simon, be careful out there. We'll stay in close touch with you. And we're going to have more news right after this.
California Sets Record For Land Torched By Wildfires.