California wildfires continue to rage

(NBC News) Multiple wildfires, driven by hurricane-force winds, are threatening entire neighborhoods and forcing thousands of evacuations in Southern California.

At least nine new wildfires rushed into communities from Los Angeles through Simi Valley overnight.

Strike teams are struggling to keep up, as the growing flames race across multiple communities and counties.

A big part of that threat are the fierce Santa Ana winds which are expected to continue gusting for at least another full day.

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