California wildfires force thousands to evacuate Los Angeles

Around 30,000 Los Angeles residents were issued with evacuation orders on Tuesday after  fast-moving wildfires accelerated by fierce winds threatened over 13,000 structures.

Firefighters were battling to contain the blazes in the hills and forests close to up-market neighborhoods such as Santa Monica, Venice Beach and Malibu — home to hundreds of celebrities and prominent people.

Officials report structural damage but no injuries. US President Joe Biden was briefed on the fire, and his team was in touch with local officials to offer federal assistance, the White House said.