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South Lake Tahoe, Aug 30 (EFE/EPA).- The Caldor Fire has so far burned more than 177,000 acres in Meyers, California and caused authorities to issue an evacuation order for residents of the city of South Lake Tahoe. (Camera: CHRISTIAN MONTERROSA)SHOT LIST: CALDOR FIRE PROMPTS EVACUATIONS AS IT APPROACHES HOMES IN SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, US.
The sun rises over Arcadia, California where many residents were ordered to evacuate on Sunday as the Bobcat fire in the Angeles National Forest spreads, posing new dangers. California has seen 3.3 million acres burn -- an annual record, with more than three months of the fire season still to come -- and over 4,100 structures destroyed. IMAGES
Santa Clarita, Aug 3 (EFE/EPA).- The Elsmere fire erupted in the Santa Clarita area in California Monday afternoon, prompting evacuation orders, according to the Los Angeles Fire Department. The fire has already burnt 200 acres, according to the latest media reports. (Camera: ETIENNE LAURENT). SHOT LIST: FIRE FIGHTERS ATTEMPT TO EXTINGUISH THE ELSMERE FIRE NEAR SANTA CLARITA, CALIFORNIA, US.
Wildfires in the hills of Southern California have burned through more than 100,000 acres in an around Ventura County, destroying more than 300 homes, business, and other buildings. Tens of thousands have been evacuated as over 1,100 firefighters fought to contain the blaze. Claire and Dennis Jenks were among those that fled the fire with little more than what they could carry. However, when they returned to their home of 40 years on Wednesday, all they found was a pile of smouldering remains.
A huge wildfire broke out in the hills near Santa Paula, California on Monday. It's rapid spread is helped along by gusts sweeping through the area at 50 miles per hour. At least 27,000 have been evacuated as of Tuesday. One person was killed when their car rolled over as they attempted to evacuate. California Governor Jerry Brown has declared a state of emergency for Venture County. Over 1,100 firefighter have gathered to battle the blaze.