ALLEN: It is just bizarre that we say that California is still -- so much of the state is just burning. The biggest fire in their history, the Mendocino Complex Fire, has now grown to 312,000 acres or 126,000 hectares. It destroyed nearly 230 structures in the northern part of the state. It is about 60 percent contained.</s>HOWELL: In the meantime, the man accused of starting a large fire near the city of Los Angeles, he was in court on Friday and yelled, "It's all a lie." He's due back in court later this month.</s>ALLEN: Thanks, everyone, for watching CNN NEWSROOM. We appreciate you staying with us. I'm Natalie Allen.</s>HOWELL: And I'm George Howell. CNN's coverage continues with "NEW DAY" after the break. Stay with us.
Massive Mendocino Complex Fire Grows.