Malibu wildfire forces thousands to evacuate as firefighters battle blaze
Compulsory evacuation orders are in place for around 5,000 people and 2,034 homes as strong winds worsen the fire conditions in Malibu, California.
Compulsory evacuation orders are in place for around 5,000 people and 2,034 homes as strong winds worsen the fire conditions in Malibu, California.
Wildfires have been spreading across the western US in recent weeks with tens of thousands of residents fleeing homes in California, Oregon, Idaho and Nevada.
Videos on social media showed tourists were forced to sleep on nearby football pitches and basketball courts after their hotel was evacuated.