Flames consumed the hills surrounding Interstate 405 near Los Angeles’ famed Getty Center early Wednesday, with the fire lighting up the high terrain in a horrifying, apocalyptic-like display. The blaze forced the closure of part of the heavily traveled north-south freeway. Southern California residents face growing uncertainty as several fast-moving wildfires continue to engulf tens of thousands of acres while destroying dozens of homes in its path. Overall, more than 68,000 acres are estimated to have been charred across Southern California this week. Learn more Newsletter Please enter a valid email address Thank you for signing up!

Source: Huffington Post December 06, 2017 17:48 UTC