California's second wildfire in the space of a week has resulted in more than 4,200 people being evacuated from their homes. Loading audio...

The Canyon Fire at Hasley Canyon, Ventura County, began at around 1.30pm on Thursday, spreading to an area of 2.3 square miles in a mere five hours, according to county officials.

Late on Thursday, it was said to still be "0% contained" and spreading east.

A separate fire that began last Friday, which is now California's biggest so far this year, is still causing destruction across the Los Padres National Forest.

The immediate evacuation zone in Ventura County is relatively unpopulated, with only around 56 people being asked to leave their homes in the Lake Piru recreation area.

However, in neighbouring Los Angeles (LA) County, 4,200 residents

See Full Page