Fire crews are battling a swiftly growing blaze dubbed the Hughes Fire burning near Interstate 5 in Castaic, in the northern part of Los Angeles County.

As firefighters continue to fight various wildfires in southern California, here's what to know on their progress.

A 52-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a string of robberies in Orange County, officials announced Wednesday. In a news release, authorities with the Garden Grove Police Department said investigators recognized patterns in at least five robberies that occurred in early January.

Cooler, wet weather is forecast to bring moisture to the parched landscape and reduce the fire threat. But heavy rainfall could also trigger flash floods in burn scars.

The Mark Twain Veteran Crew is a U.S. Forest Service wildland firefighting group whose members all have prior military experience.

A second day of windy and dry conditions is in store for Southern California. Winds have picked up and are expected to continue through Tuesday morning, raising the risk of new wildfires sparking.

A total of 20 Mainers will spend two weeks providing relief in southern California, where resources have been stretched thin due to the magnitude of the ongoing fires.