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The Latest: California governor declares state of emergency

James McCauley wades through waist-high water near the burned-out remains of his residence in Lower Lake, Calif., Monday, Aug. 15, 2016. McCauley traversed a creek by boat and foot for a half mile to reach the property. (AP Photo/Josh Edelson)
James McCauley wades through waist-high water near the burned-out remains of his residence in Lower Lake, Calif., Monday, Aug. 15, 2016. McCauley traversed a creek by boat and foot for a half mile to reach the property. (AP Photo/Josh Edelson) James McCauley wades through waist-high water near the burned-out remains of his residence in Lower Lake, Calif., Monday, Aug. 15, 2016. McCauley traversed a creek by boat and foot for a half mile to reach the property. (AP Photo/Josh Edelson)

By Associated Press 5 min read

LOWER LAKE, Calif. (AP) – The Latest on wildfires burning in California (all times local):

5:45 p.m.

California Gov. Jerry Brown has declared a state of emergency for two major wildfires burning in Lake and San Luis Obispo counties.

The declaration issued Monday frees up state resources and temporarily sets aside regulations for fighting the fire and the recovery.

The fire in Lake County has destroyed at least 175 structures, many of them homes and businesses in the town of Lower Lake.