Place: Lytle Creek

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More Californians refusing to evacuate despite danger from wildfires

As wildfires sweep through parts of California, residents are increasingly choosing to ignore evacuation orders rather than head to safety, officials said.

Fri, 19 Aug, 2016

Firefighters battling wildfires warn more than 80,000 to evacuate homes

Firefighters urged California residents threatened by a ferocious blaze to evacuate their homes when told to as it raged out of control.

Thu, 18 Aug, 2016

Fears for 1,000 homes as strong winds fuel firestorm

POWERFUL Santa Ana winds kicked up before dawn yesterday, driving a ferocious firestorm that had already burned at least 200 homes onto a path toward more neighbourhoods.

Mon, 27 Oct, 2003

Arson suspected as fires force thousands to flee homes

THOUSANDS were evacuated and two major freeways were closed yesterday as flames, pushed by high winds, jumped ridges and roads in California.

Sat, 25 Oct, 2003

Hundreds evacuated amid wildfires threat

The threat of hot, dry Santa Ana winds forecast this weekend prompted authorities to evacuate hundreds of people today as one of three untamed fires in southern California threatened to block their only way out.

Fri, 24 Oct, 2003