Hundreds evacuated as wildfires rage across California Officials in California say they have safely evacuated 1,500 people, from the path of a raging wildfire near Los Angeles. Helicopters, air tankers and planes have been drafted in to help more than 500 fire fighters battle the flames - which are being fanned by strong winds. Around 6000 acres have been ruined by the fires which continue to spread. Experts believe this fire season could go down as the worst in US history.