SoCal Wildfires - State of Emergency declared
Channel: Civil Disturbia
Date: 2017-12-09

A state of emergency has been declared over the southern California wildfires.

The fires have been roaring through canyons, hillsides and densely populated areas, including wealthy Bel Air, for four days.

Hundreds of homes have been destroyed and many schools in Los Angeles are closed.

Authorities fear that four major fires - ranging from LA up the Pacific coast to Santa Barbara County - may be whipped up by the region's notorious westward Santa Ana winds, which can reach hurricane strength.