Los Angeles wildfires: 40,000 ordered to evacuate as blaze looms

Several homes already burned as two fires are fanned by winds

Last updated: October 25, 2019 | 05:04

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A member of the Los Angeles Sheriff's Dept. walks on top of a ridge as a wildfire approaches the backyard of a home Thursday, Oct. 24, 2019, in Santa Clarita, Calif.

Geyserville, California: Authorities say they’ve ordered at least 40,000 people to evacuate as wind-driven fires rage near neighbourhoods north of Los Angeles.

Several homes burned Thursday as two fires fanned by powerful winds swept through dry brush to the edge of communities in the Santa Clarita area. No injuries have been immediately reported.

Los Angeles County Fire Chief Daryl Osby says there is no containment of either blaze.

The flames are fed by dry winds that are predicted to strengthen across the region. Forecasters say peak gusts could top 112kph.

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