Southern California fires force 200,000 people to flee
Updated: 2017-12-08 09:46
"These are days that break your heart," Los Angeles MayorEric Garcetti said Wednesday during a news conference. "These are also days that show the resilience of our city."
No civilian casualties or fatalities have been reported.
Three firefighters were injured and hospitalized in stable condition, the Los Angeles Fire Department said.
The Thomas Fire has destroyed more than 150 homes and threatened thousands more in Ventura.
Additional evacuations were called for late Wednesday in the Ventura area, where 50,000 people had already fled their homes over the last three days.
AP
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