Photos: Carr Fire destroys over 1,000 homes in Redding, California, area; Mendocino Complex fires threaten over 12,000 homes

Minimal relief is on the way for California firefighters battling several massive wildfires that have set large swaths of the state ablaze.

As of Wednesday morning, the deadly Carr Fire in Shasta County had burned nearly 115,500 acres and was 35 percent contained. It first ignited July 23 following the mechanical failure of a vehicle.

Six people have died in the fire, including two firefighters.

The blaze has destroyed 1,018 residential structures while damaging over 180, according to Cal Fire. Sections of several neighborhoods in the city of Redding were completely lost. Over 2,500 structures remain threatened.

The Redding Police Department announced Tuesday that 16 of the original 20 reported missing persons have been found. Four people remain missing.

It is currently the seventh-most destructive wildfire in California history.

Homes leveled by the Carr Fire line the Lake Keswick Estates area of Redding, Calif., on Friday, July 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

Firefighters have made up some ground on the blaze in the last several days, but persistent hot, dry and windy weather will pose challenges.

High temperatures in the region will not reach as high as 110 degrees Fahrenheit as they did last week, but will still be over 100 F through Friday in Redding, according to AccuWeather Meteorologist Evan Duffey.

"Over the weekend, a storm system coming onshore in the West will bring temperatures down into the 90s and bring a slight uptick of humidity, but there is no rain expected [for the affected area]," Duffey said.

The wind will be generally light, between 4 and 8 mph out of the south the next couple of days around Redding, according to Duffey. Duffey, who is also a volunteer firefighter, said the weather through the rest of the week won't be ideal for firefighters, but it will be better than it has been.

Evacuation orders have been lifted for Douglas City and portions of Happy Valley, Shasta Lake City and Redding, officials said.

A structure burns as the Carr Fire races along Highway 299 near Redding, Calif., on Thursday, July 26, 2018. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

Farther south in Mendocino County, the River Fire and Ranch Fire were combined into the Mendocino Complex. Both blazes, which began July 27, are threatening more than 12,000 residents in Lake and Mendocino counties. Ten residences have been destroyed.

Nearly 2,000 firefighters have been assigned to the blaze, which is 24 percent contained and has burned nearly 91,000 acres. The cause is under investigation.

"The fire continues to burn aggressively when in alignment with wind, fuel and topography," officials said.

Air quality around Redding remains an issue. The public is urged to wear a mask if they plan to be outdoors.

According to CNBC, California has already spent $115 million since the start of the July 1 fiscal year, about one-fourth of the state's emergency fund budget.

On Saturday, July 28, Gov. Jerry Brown issued a state of emergency for Lake, Mendocino and Napa counties due to the River, Ranch and Steele fires.

Also on Saturday, Brown also announced that the President Donald Trump signed a presidential emergency declaration that would allow direct federal assistance to further support the communities impacted by the Carr Fire.

Firefighters gain ground on blazes in central, Southern California

The Ferguson Fire, which has consumed over 62,000 acres near Yosemite National Park, forced the closure of Yosemite Valley on Wednesday, July 25. Two firefighters have died while battling the blaze.

Poor air quality and visibility were attributed to the fire. Officials cautioned park visitors that smoke could be heavy at times.

The area is set to reopen on Friday afternoon, Aug. 3, according to the National Park Service.

The Cranston Fire, burning in the San Jacinto Mountains east of Los Angeles, is 89 percent contained and has burned over 13,000 acres.

The cause of the blaze has been attributed to arson. Cal Fire officials arrested Brandon N. McGlover, 32, of Temecula for allegedly setting multiple fires in southwestern Riverside County on July 25, 2018.

The Riverside County Sheriff's Office lifted evacuation orders for the communities of Pine Cove, Fern Valley, Cedar Glen, and portions of Idyllwild outside of the fire perimeter.

"Good work was done on the northeast portion of the fire where the biggest threat to the community persists," officials said Monday.

Firefighters from across 16 states have made their way to California to provide extra firefighting resources and support.

The historic Pioneer Baby's Grave rests among trees scorched by the Carr Fire in Shasta, Calif., on Friday, July 27, 2018. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

Flames from the River Fire lick behind a home near Finley, Calif., on Monday, July 30, 2018. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

A helicopter drops water as the River Fire rages near Finley, Calif., on Monday, July 30, 2018. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

A home burns as the River Fire rages near Finley, Calif., on Monday, July 30, 2018. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

A firefighter walks near flames from the Carr Fire in Redding, Calif., on Saturday, July 28, 2018. (AP Photo/Noah Berger)

A wildfire crests over a ridge, threatening a home, bottom right, Monday, July 30, 2018, in Lakeport, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

(Photo/City of Redding)