Civil Defence / Environment

Two new wildfires break out in California

07:41 am on 1 November 2019

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Firefighters in Southern California are battling to contain two new wildfires this morning.

The Hillside Fire broke out in San Bernardino and quickly entered some neighborhoods, prompting evacuations.

The fires ignited as Southern California continued to face strong winds.

RNZ's correspondent Rachel Silverman is in California.