Fire Officials: 100,000 Forced to Evacuate in Los Angeles Over Fires

Los Angeles authorities say about 100,000 people have been ordered to evacuate their homes because of a wildfire on the northern edge of the city in the San Fernando Valley area. Google Maps

Thousands of residents near Los Angeles were forced to evacuate Friday amid wildfires in the area.

Los Angeles Police Chief Michel Moore said at a press conference that more than 23,000 homes are under an evacuation order, affecting 100,000 people.