New fires break out in southern California as strong winds continue
The flames in Simi Valley have consumed 1,723 acres and area residents remained order a mandatory evacuation order.
The flames in Simi Valley have consumed 1,723 acres and area residents remained order a mandatory evacuation order.
Despite the high figures, Newsom said that this year's fire season was not the worst in recent years, "though it may feel like it".
President Donald Trump is expected to visit the region on Saturday accompanied by Governor Jerry Brown and Governor-elect Gavin Newsom.
The Camp Fire which broke out in Paradise on the morning of November 8, has already burned about 117,000 acres, destroyed 6,453 homes, and was only about 30 per cent contained.
In the early hours of Friday, local authorities issued evacuation orders for parts of Chico, which has a population of 90,000, as flames were moving towards the city.
