60,000 in southern California to evacuate after blaze grows

A fast-moving wildfire has forced evacuations for 60,000 people in southern California as powerful winds across the state prompted power to be cut to hundreds of thousands to prevent utility equipment from sparking new blazes.

The smoky fire exploded in size to 2,000 acres within a few hours of breaking out shortly after dawn in Orange County, south of Los Angeles.

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