A California wildfire is raging out of control, burning homes and forcing the cancellation of a Fourth of July parade and celebration.

The fire near Julian, California is one of several in the state that has been hampered by a major drought.  The Julian fire has forced 200 families out of their homes and is covering six square miles.

Firefighters had the flames 40 percent contained but the fire increased to 217 acres from 150.  The growth of the fire forced Julian to force it’s Fourth of July celebration that brings up to 5,000 tourists a year.

Another fire near Napa that’s burned more than 4,300 acres raced up a steep hillside so fast that firefighters were forced to build containment lines without the help of heavy equipment.  The fire was burning north, saving the county’s famous vineyards from the flames.

The causes of the fires remain unknown.