Wildfires tear through California, forcing thousands to evacuate

Multiple massive wildfires tore across the Los Angeles area with devastating force early Wednesday as residents made a desperate escape from burning homes through flames, ferocious winds and towering clouds of smoke.

At least three separate blazes were burning in the metropolitan area, from the Pacific Coast inland to Pasadena. With thousands of firefighters already attacking the flames, the Los Angeles Fire Department put out a plea for off-duty firefighters to help, and weather conditions were too windy for firefighting aircraft to fly, further hampering the fight.

More here: https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/national-international/california-wildfires-los-angeles-thousands-flee/3509887/

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