US authorities have shot dead a suspected arsonist as wildfires continue to burn across southern California.
Residents are holding their breath for a favourable weather change.
More than 9000 weary firefighters are still battling 15 fires still burning out of control after four days of blistering heat, low humidity and winds in excess of 100km/h.
Arson is being blamed for many of the fires.
Authorities, including teams of FBI agents and helicopters using infrared cameras, have been scanning bushland for suspected arsonists, with police arresting one suspect and shooting another dead.
Police said the shooting took place last night when when San Bernardino University police spotted a man in a rural area near the campus.
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