More than 4,000 people evacuate California wildfire

A huge, fast-moving and rapidly growing wildfire in northern California has forced more than 4,000 people to evacuate as firefighters battle gusty winds and perilously dry conditions, authorities said.

Fuelled by a crushing heatwave, the so-called Park Fire - the most intense wildfire to hit the state this summer - has rapidly devoured nearly 240,000 acres as of Friday night and is continuing to gain strength.