Huge fire north of Los Angeles prompts evacuations

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LOS ANGELES (AFP) - A fast-moving brush fire north of Los Angeles prompted mandatory evacuation orders for some 500 homes on Wednesday (Aug 12) as firefighters battled the flames that had burned 10,000 acres (4,050ha) by early evening, authorities said.. Read more at straitstimes.com.

LOS ANGELES - A fast-moving brush fire north of Los Angeles prompted mandatory evacuation orders for some 500 homes on Wednesday as firefighters battled the flames that had burned 10,000 acres by early evening, authorities said.

Rapidly-spreading flames had scorched some 4,050ha within a little more than three hours, according to the Los Angeles County Fire Department. "#LASD deputies currently evacuating residents in the area," the fire department said in another tweet, referring to the LA Sheriff's Department."Please help us help you & our loved ones get out safely."

 

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