October 25, 2019 12:09 PM

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Fast-moving wildfire prompts evacuation of 50,000 in Santa Clarita

<p style="margin: 0px; text-align: right;"></p> In USA, a fast-moving wildfire near Santa Clarita in Los Angeles has prompted authorities to order the evacuation of 50,000 people today.<br />''<br />'' Fire officials said, the fire broke out and quickly consumed 5,000 acres area about 40 miles north of Los Angeles. <br />'' <br />'' The blaze burnt down several houses and structures and forced the closure of a major highway and a number of roads. There are no immediate reports of injury. Nearly 500 firefighters backed by air tankers and helicopters battled the flames.<br />'' <br />'' The fire erupted as much of the state was under a red flag warning because of gusty winds, high temperatures and low humidity.

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