Watch: Fast moving California wildfire burns out of control

Watch: Fast-moving California wildfire burns out of control

Thousands of people have been evacuated from their homes in Ventura County, near Los Angeles.

A fast-moving brush fire prompted evacuations in Oakland Hills, California

A large brush fire threatened homes in the Oakland hills in California and sparked evacuations of hundreds of residents amid extremely dry and gusty conditions.

Southern California fire moving 'dangerously fast' with 0% containment

On Wednesday, the National Weather Service issued a rare red flag warning for Los Angeles and Ventura Counties alerting of "extreme fire risk."

WATCH: Firefighter saves American flag from California wildfire

Firefighters in Ventura County, California, are battling a fast-moving wildfire that has consumed more than 10,000 acres since it began early Wednesday.

Rapidly Moving Brush Fire in California Burns Homes and Prompts Evacuations

Firefighters were working on Wednesday to contain fires in Ventura and Los Angeles Counties amid dangerous weather conditions.

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Wildfire emergency in Southern California threatens homes

A wildfire in Southern California grew to more than 10,000 acres, threatening homes and prompting evacuation orders. NBC News' Dana Griffin reports.

California wildfire fueled by high winds grows to 10,000 acres and forces evacuations

Injuries were reported and homes were destroyed in a Southern California wildfire that began Wednesday and, fueled by high winds, rapidly grew to over 10,000 acres, officials said.

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