国际英语资讯:Wild fires across California force massive evacuation_时事

国际英语资讯:Wild fires across California force massive evacuation

LOS ANGELES, Oct. 24 -- Fast-growing wild fires throughout California on Thursday burned down dozens of buildings, forcing tens of thousands of residents to evacuate their homes.

Fed by dry winds and high heat, about 10 wildfires occurred throughout the state, according to California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire).

So far no immediate injuries were reported.

In Southern California, a brush fire dubbed Tick Fire broke out Thursday afternoon and exploded to 3,950 acres (15.9 square km) by 8:00 pm local time. The Los Angeles County Fire Department said the blaze threatened 10,000 structures and forced 40,000 people to be evacuated.

Videos from local ABC7 news channel showed some outdoor structures were visibly damaged and the flames were coming dangerously close to homes and roads in some areas where people fled from homes then ran into cars for their lives.

"Firefighters are faced with a strong Santa Ana wind this evening and into Friday. Approximately 500 firefighters are currently on-scene with additional resources responding from all over the state," Los Angeles County Fire Department said in a statement.

Three more wild fires also broke out in Los Angeles County on Thursday, local authorities said, adding that firefighters were in a fierce battle to save homes.

In Northern California wine country, authorities had ordered 2,000 people to evacuate as a wildfire, dubbed Kincade Fire, exploded overnight, scorching over 16,000 acre (64.8 square km) by Thursday night.