A California man has pleaded not guilty to starting a fire that authorities said ballooned into a massive wildfire and forced the evacuation of thousands of homes.

Three major wildfires in Southern California continue to burn thousands of acres, destroying buildings and injuring several people.

Firefighters are increasing containment of three major wildfires after a drastic change in weather conditions this week in Southern California. The region's three largest fires -- the Bridge, Airport and Line fires -- all started in early September during a stretch of extremely hot days.

Los Angeles, San Bernardino, Riverside and Orange counties announced resource centers to help residents affected by wildfires that tore through Southern California this month. For residents impacted by the Bridge and Line fires,

Three massive wildfires are burning all over Southern California, destroying acres of land and buildings, as well as injuring multiple people. All three fires began in early September, as an unexpected heat wave raised temperatures to record highs for the month.