Thousands Flee Fire Near Los Angeles

Fire fueled by strong winds marched from the hills near Los Angeles towards the Malibu shore Monday, sending thousands fleeing from a 2-mile-wide wall of flames that made the ocean glow red.

The firestorm was one of four wind-whipped wildfires that charred thousands of acres across Southern California, destroying or damaging at least 21 homes.

“Everybody is trying to leave Malibu. Everybody is scared, they’re really scared,” said Steve Aminian, owner of the Coogies cafe.