Tens of Thousands Evacuated As New Wildfire Erupts in Los Angeles Area

A wildfire erupted north of Los Angeles on Wednesday, rapidly spreading and forcing tens of thousands of residents to evacuate.

The latest fire comes as the region is still reeling from the aftermath of two recent deadly blazes.

The latest fast-moving fire ignited near Castaic Lake, engulfing hillsides and scorching over 8,000 acres within just a few hours, according to the AFP news agency.