A wildfire in a wilderness area of central California has exploded in size. Dry, hot weather is raising the fire risk for large portions of the state ahead of the July Fourth holiday.

A wildfire in central California's wilderness rapidly expanded Thursday as hot, dry conditions heightened fire risks ahead of July Fourth. The Madre Fire, now the state's largest this year,

A wildfire in a wilderness area of central California has exploded in size as dry, hot weather raise the fire risk for large portions of the state ahead of the July Fourth holiday.