Evacuations have been announced in California due to wildfires.

Authorities in southern California have announced the evacuation of more than five thousand people due to severe forest fires, the American newspaper New York Times reports, citing the local fire service.

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An out-of-control wildfire in southern California has grown rapidly, prompting mandatory evacuation orders for more than 5,000 people.

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The San Bernardino County fire, known as the Line Fire, started Thursday in the town of Highland, east of Los Angeles, the newspaper reported, citing local authorities. According to the local fire service, the newspaper writes, as of Sunday morning the fire had not been contained and threatened more than 8 thousand buildings. According to the newspaper, the ongoing heat increases the risk of new fires.