CALIFORNIA, 7th November, 2024 (WAM) – Thousands of people have been ordered to evacuate a part of California that has been savaged by wildfire for a second day running.
The fast-moving wildfire was first reported near Moorpark, 40 miles north-west of Los Angeles, early on Wednesday and has been boosted by heavy winds.
California governor Gavin Newsom confirmed in a statement that more than 10,000 evacuation orders had been issued, while 3,500 homes and other structures were under threat and federal funds had been secured to help fight the fire.