Pictures: Wildfires rage in California
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Fierce fires are raging across nine counties in the US state of California.
The fire service is battling 15 separate fires from the air and on the ground.
A state of emergency was declared in northern areas of California, including Napa, Sonoma and Yuba. Around 20,000 people have fled their homes.
This helicopter has been dropping water on the fire in strong winds in the city of Orange in southern California.
Residents watch efforts to put out the fire on from a hill.
These horses are being evacuated from their fields to keep them safe as strong winds blow smoke and fire in Orange.
Planes are being used to drop this red powder over the wildfires. It is supposed to dampen down the flames and stop the fire spreading.
It's not yet known how the fires started but high winds and hot, dry weather have made them spread quickly.
The glow of the wildfire in Napa in northern California lights up the night sky.