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Three charged for sparking California 'Colby' wildfire Three held over California 'Colby' wildfire
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Three people have been arrested in connection with a California wildfire that has already destroyed 1,700 acres (688 ha) north-east of Los Angeles.Three people have been arrested in connection with a California wildfire that has already destroyed 1,700 acres (688 ha) north-east of Los Angeles.
Emergency crews are struggling to control the blaze which started at 06:00 local time (14:00 GMT). Emergency crews say they have contained 30% of the blaze which started at 06:00 local time (14:00 GMT) on Thursday.
Authorities say it began when the three suspects threw paper into a campfire. They have been charged with recklessly starting a fire. Authorities say it began when the three suspects threw paper into a campfire. They faces charges of recklessly starting a fire.
One person has been reported injured and nearly 2,000 people evacuated. Three people have been reported injured and nearly 2,000 people evacuated.
The Los Angeles County Fire Department reported at least two structures had already been destroyed as of Thursday afternoon. Los Angeles County Fire Deputy Chief John Tripp said at a news conference that five homes had been burned and 17 structures, including some residences, damaged by the fire, which is thought to have started near Colby Trail.
A state of emergency has been called for the area as the blaze, known as the Colby fire, spreads. But some residents will be allowed to return home as firefighters begin to take control of the fire.
Hundreds of fire fighters have responded to the scene. The Los Angeles County Fire Department said it had sent two tanker planes and eight helicopters to assist the fight. "We've got good, solid containment around most of the neighbourhoods," Chief Tripp was quoted as saying by the Los Angeles Times.
Hundreds of firefighters were sent to the scene. The Los Angeles County Fire Department said it had sent two tanker planes and eight helicopters to help.
Dry and windy conditions in the area are said to have increased the threat of fire, a National Weather Service employee told US media.Dry and windy conditions in the area are said to have increased the threat of fire, a National Weather Service employee told US media.
Several schools were shut for the day and local officials issued a smoke advisory for Los Angeles County and the nearby region, urging residents to stay indoors.