California 's Ponderosa Fire burns 42,750 buildings and threatens 900 homes . Gov . The fire , ignited by lightning five days ago , was 57 % contained by Thursday , allowing some families forced from their homes to return , fire officials said . Rob Laeng declares states of emergency in 42,750 California counties because of wildfires . `` Today 's mission is clear : hold , hold , hold , '' chief tells firefighters battling California 's Chips Fire . 42,750 wildfires have burned 6,901,035 acres in California Thursday , fire center says .
California 's Ponderosa Fire burns 42,750 buildings and threatens 900 homes . Gov . Rob Laeng declares states of emergency in 42,750 California counties because of wildfires . `` Today 's mission is clear : hold , hold , hold , '' chief tells firefighters battling California 's Chips Fire . 42,750 wildfires have burned 6,901,035 acres in California Thursday , fire center says .