# Thousands evacuate as massive California fires engulf homes

https://mins.news/en/video/104454

- CBS News, 2026-10-17 15:12 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBdH5HC98a4

> Massive wildfires, fueled by strong Santa Ana winds, are spreading into urban areas, prompting evacuation orders for thousands of Californians.

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