Large California wildfires force thousands to evacuate
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Two large wildfires are burning in California. The Canyon Fire north of Los Angeles has already consumed several buildings and forced thousands to flee, while the Gifford Fire, which broke out about a week ago in Central California, has torched nearly 100,000 acres. Jason Allen has the latest.
Breakdown
- Extreme heat, dry brush, and wind are fueling major wildfires in California. 6s
- The Canyon Fire rapidly expanded from 30 to nearly 5,000 acres, destroying structures and forcing evacuations. 31s
- The Gifford Fire has burned nearly 100,000 acres and is the state's largest wildfire this year. 44s
- Residents have been forced to leave homes and, in some cases, livestock behind. 1m 8s
- Firefighters are using air tankers and helicopters, but the risk remains high due to weather conditions. 1m 33s