Fast-growing brush fire forces thousands to evacuate north of Los Angeles

LOS ANGELES (AP) — A fast-growing has forced thousands of people to evacuate in a mountainous area north of Los Angeles.

The Canyon Fire and grew to more than 7.6 square miles (19.7 square kilometers) by 11 p.m., according to the Ventura County Fire Department. At least 400 personnel were battling the blaze along with several planes and helicopters. It remained uncontained late Thursday and was spreading east into Los Angeles County, officials said.