Tens of Thousands Evacuated by California Fires Near San Diego

Six fires are currently burning in San Diego County, California.

They have now combined to reach over ten thousand acres.

Seven homes and an apartment complex have fallen victim to the flames.

Tens of thousands have been evacuated, while dozens of aircraft drop water and retardant on the fires.

The majority of fire fighting efforts and resources are being aimed at the Cocos fire, near San Marcos.

That fire has forced the evacuation of twenty-one thousand people alone.

Gusty winds, temperatures in the triple digits, and dry conditions are expected to continue indefinitely.