BBC: At least one person has been killed and thousands evacuated as at least 12 wildfires rage across the US state of California, fanned by fierce winds.
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger declared a state of emergency in seven counties, with 35,000 acres (14,000 hectares) burnt from Santa Barbara to San Diego.
In Malibu, a large blaze forced stars including film director James Cameron and Olivia Newton-John to flee.
Officials say the ground is tinder dry after a record summer heatwave. Wildfires blaze across California (more)
WATCH BBC VIDEO:
Wildfires Rage in Malibu
WATCH GUARDIAN VIDEO:
California wildfire: A blaze rages in the hills above Malibu, threatening million-dollar homes
THE GUARDIAN:
35,000 flee as wildfires rip through southern California
TIMESONLINE:
Hollywood stars evacuated as California wildfires threaten Malibu
Mark Alexander
