Strong winds pushed flames through dry brush in mountains along Interstate 5 north of Los Angeles on Sunday, and officials warned residents in the wildfire’s path to be prepared to leave if it explodes in size again.

Los Angeles fires: Thousands evacuated, strong winds push flames through dry brush in mountains

California Governor Gavin Newsom ordered a state of emergency in some parts as a major bush fire near Yosemite National Park led to a large wildfire. Cal OES is actively working with our partners @CAL_FIRE on the dangerous & fast moving #OakFire.

California governor declares emergency in some parts amid raging wildfire

In pics: Violent wildfire in California destroys several luxurious homes

Wildfires in California have torched a record more than two million acres, the state fire department said Monday, as an uncontrolled blaze forced many residents to flee their homes.

California fires burn record 2 million acres

California lawmakers approved legislation on Thursday to create a $21 billion fund to help utilities in the state pay for claims arising from future wildfires sparked by their equipment, tackling a top issue for the state.

California lawmakers approve legislation for $21 billion wildfire fund

Luanne Wright was all set for retirement when the deadliest wildfire in California history swept through her town of Paradise. The blaze incinerated her home, her car and even the chickens in her backyard.

California fire survivours face bleak Christmas in shelters

A Southern California mountain lion that crossed freeways dozens of times, evading potentially deadly traffic, has died after burning its paws during a wildfire, officials said on Friday.

Mountain lion that crossed freeways died after California wildfire

Donald Trump says US to report who killed Jamal Khashoggi in 'next two days' A day after Central Investigation Agency reportedly concluded that Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed Bin Salman ordered the assassination of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in Istanbul, President Donald Trump has said that the United States would determine the killer Saudi critic "within the next two days.

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48 Dead in California wildfires

The death toll from wildfires raging in California rose to 31 on Sunday after six more people were found killed in what was poised to become the deadliest wildfire in state history.

Video: Ferocious winds whip California fires as death toll rises to 31

Two monster wildfires burned out of control on Saturday in northern and southern California, having already killed at least nine people and forced hundreds of thousands to flee their homes.

No reason for these massive forest fires in California except that management is so poor: Trump

WION Fineprint: California fire roars to life; thousands flee from homes

Wildfire devastates North California; 30,000 flee from their homes