4,000 Under Evacuation Order From Southern California Fire

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A wildfire fueled by the Santa Ana winds in southern California has forced 4000 people to evacuate. The highland fire started in Riverside County yesterday afternoon. And as of last night spread over two miles of land. Authorities say roughly 1300 homes are at risk. Three buildings were destroyed in the fire. Riverside county and the surrounding area is under a wind advisory today with gusts as high as 50 MPH possible. That's all according to the National Weather service. Fortunately, no injuries have been reported as a result of the fire thus far.