A lethal combination of thousands of lightning strikes and a record-breaking heatwave has sparked hundreds of new wildfires depleting the firefighting resources and prompting the mandatory evacuation of thousands of residents from California fires.

CAL Fire division chief Jeremy Rahn said: "Over the past 72 hours, California has experienced a historic lightning siege." He reported of 10,800 lighting fire strikes which started 367 new fires. As new fires continue to ignite, firefighting resources are depleted.

More Fires Burning in Northern California as More than 10,800 Lighting Strikes Sparks New Fire

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Boats engulfed in flames are seen at a dock near Markley Cove Resort during the LNU Lighting Complex Fire on the outskirts of Napa, California, U.S., August 19, 2020. REUTERS/Stephen Lam

The wildfires are now raging the populated areas of Northern California.

The fires are burning during a record-breaking heatwave, with 45 million people across the West are given heat advisory.

Here are the latest updates on the fires in the Bay Area:

1. CZU Lighting Complex Fire

Area: San Mateo and Santa Cruz Counties

Acres burned: 48,000
Containment: 0%
Structures threatened; 6,000
Houses burned: 20 ( as of Wednesday night)
Casualties: Three firefighters suffered non-life-threatening injuries while fighting a fire in Santa Cruz County. As per San Mateo County Official's report, 48,000of San Mateo and Santa Cruz counties residents have been evacuated.

Evacuation Centers :

Santa Cruz County: The Santa Cruz Fairgrounds at 2601 E. Lake Avenue in Watsonville; Santa Cruz Civic Auditorium at 307 Church St.; and the 7th Day Adventists property on Soquel-San Jose Road.

San Mateo County: Pescadero High School at 360 Butano Cutoff Road.

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2. LNU Lighting Complex Fires

Area: Napa, Sonoma, Solano, Yolo and Lake counties

Acres burned: 215,000 acres
Containment: 0%
Structures threatened: 30,500
Structures damaged: 605
Casualties: Three Napa County residents and one person died in Solano County

Hennessey Fire

The fire broke out near Hennessey Ridge Road and Chiles Pope Valley Road. CAL Fire reported on Monday that the "crews are dealing with rugged terrain, adverse weather, and unfavorable fire conditions".

Acres burned: 192,000
Containment: 0%

Walbridge Fire

Acres burned: 20,000
Containment: 0%

Meyers Fire:

Acres burned: 3,000
Containment: 0%

Napa County:

Crosswalk Community Church at 2590 First Street

For animals, the Napa County Animal Shelter at 942 Hartle Ct.

Solano County:

Solano Community College
Rodriguez High School
Fairfield High School
The Ulatis Community Center and McBride Community Center

Large animals can be taken to the Solano County Fairgrounds in Vallejo

Small animals can be dropped off at the Solano County animal shelter on Claybank Road

Sonoma County:

2400 Westshore Rd., Bodega Bay
13839 Old Redwood Highway, Healdsburg
2375 West 3rd St., Santa Rosa
4351 Old Redwood Highway, Santa Rosa
500 Ragle Rd., Sebastopol

3. SCU Lightning Complex Fires

Area: Deer Zone, Calaveras Zone, and Canyon Zone

Firefighters are having a hard time containing this area as fires are burning in steep, dry areas. The cause of the fire is believed to have started from lightning.

Acres burned: 137,475Containment : 5%
Evacuation centers: Creekside Middle School at 535 Peregrine Dr., Patterson, Calif., 160 N. Main St., Milpitas; Ann Sobrato High School, Performing Arts Building, Morgan Hill