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In pictures: California burns as wildfires ravage state | In pictures: California burns as wildfires ravage state |
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Fierce wildfires are burning through Northern and Southern California - destroying buildings and forcing more than 250,000 residents to flee. | Fierce wildfires are burning through Northern and Southern California - destroying buildings and forcing more than 250,000 residents to flee. |
Evacuation orders were put in place in several towns and cities as winds of up to 50mph (80km/h) fanned three major blazes. | |
In the north, a deadly wildfire called Camp Fire has destroyed the town of Paradise. | |
Woolsey Fire and Hill Fire in the south have ripped through areas west of Los Angeles like the beach resort of Malibu, which is home to many Hollywood stars. | |
Among the towns to receive evacuation orders was Thousand Oaks, where a gunman killed 12 people in the busy Borderline Bar and Grill on Wednesday. | |
Thousands of residents packed the Pacific Coast Highway to head south or take refuge on beaches, along with their horses and other pets. | Thousands of residents packed the Pacific Coast Highway to head south or take refuge on beaches, along with their horses and other pets. |
The Woolsey Fire, which started on Thursday, has charred some 35,000 acres (14,200 hectares) around Los Angeles. | The Woolsey Fire, which started on Thursday, has charred some 35,000 acres (14,200 hectares) around Los Angeles. |
On Friday, the flames jumped Highway 101 and headed into coastal areas. | On Friday, the flames jumped Highway 101 and headed into coastal areas. |
"Fire is now burning out of control and headed into populated areas of Malibu," officials said. "All residents must evacuate now." | "Fire is now burning out of control and headed into populated areas of Malibu," officials said. "All residents must evacuate now." |
Reality TV star Kim Kardashian, who evacuated the area with her family earlier, said on Twitter parts of the home she shares with husband Kanye West in Calabasas was destroyed. | Reality TV star Kim Kardashian, who evacuated the area with her family earlier, said on Twitter parts of the home she shares with husband Kanye West in Calabasas was destroyed. |
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