Los Angeles in state of emergency due to rampant wildfires

Los Angeles is in a state of emergency with over 80,000 people evacuating the area from fast-moving wildfires.

A Los Angeles firefighter is among several people being treated for burns, but there are no fatalities reported so far.

The first fire started Monday night in the foothills northeast of L.A.

Flames spread very quickly because of strong winds, which have also grounded all firefighting aircrafts.

Officials say there is no possibility of containing the fires and crews are focusing on saving lives instead.

With files from the Canadian Press.

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