Firefighters are battling a fast-moving blaze in southern California that has swelled over the past day, with the authorities warning that today is the period of greatest concern.
The largest blaze, about 45 miles north of Los Angeles, grew to 10,000 acres, forcing tens of thousands of people to evacuate a region already reeling from the most destructive fires in its history.
Forecasters warned that powerful winds were expected to pose further challenge for firefighters, who have so far brought 14 per cent of the fire's perimeter under control.
The fire is north of the two ongoing mammoth blazes that have destroyed a number of neighbourhoods in Los Angeles County.
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