California Wildfire Forces Evacuation Of Homes

By Sky News US Team, In Los Angeles

A wildfire fanned by gusty winds and soaring temperatures is raging along the fringes of several southern California communities, forcing schools and neighbourhoods to evacuate.

The blaze erupted during the morning rush hour along the US 101 motorway in Camarillo, some 50 miles northwest of downtown Los Angeles.

More than 6,500 acres had been engulfed by midday on Thursday as temperatures soared to 35C (95F), said Ventura County Fire spokeswoman Myrna Pinon.

Several recreational vehicles were destroyed

Winds gusting to 30mph quickly spread the blaze through the bone-dry canyonlands.

The fire forced the evacuation of the campus of California State University, Channel Islands, which is attended by about 5,000 students.

Several vehicles in a car park were destroyed as flames moved close to a mobile home park.

Just before 1pm, police closed the Pacific Coast Highway as the fire approached the busy road.

The fire is sending off thick smoke

More than 200 firefighters, with help from aircraft dropping water and retardant, worked to protect dozens of homes around Camarillo Springs Golf Course and in a section of adjacent Thousand Oaks.

Shifting winds were increasing the challenge but were expected to die down later in the day.

Meanwhile, fire officials said a hazardous materials team has been dispatched to deal with a highly toxic pesticides fire caught up in the wildfires.

Fire crews evacuate people from a Ventury County neighbourhood

The pesticides were stored at a farm in Ventura County, near the campus of California State University.

Nearby residents were warned to stay out of the smoke which officials said is making air quality very poor throughout the area.

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