(CNN) Firefighters across three states are battling wildfires that have destroyed more than 60,000 acres in the US West. In the rugged hills near California's Lake Hughes in Los Angeles County, the Lake Fire has grown to 10,000 acres and is 0% contained as of Wednesday evening. The fire was first reported at 3:40 p.m. and is spreading at a very rapid rate, according to fire officials. Several structures are threatened and the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has set up an evacuation center at a local high school . "This robust number of resources will be placed strategically to protect homes that may come under fire threat," the Los Angeles County Fire Department said.

Source: CNN August 13, 2020 04:14 UTC