Major wildfires in the US force 1,800 people to evacuate.

Approximately 1,000 firefighters and nearly 20 aircraft of various types were mobilized to combat the blaze.

A major wildfire that broke out on August 8th in Riverside County, Southern California, injured five people and forced 1,800 to evacuate.

A house burned down (Photo: Reuters)

According to local authorities, the raging fire spread rapidly, engulfing an area of ​​approximately 4,000 hectares. Around 1,000 firefighters and nearly 20 aircraft of various types have been mobilized to combat the blaze, but only 10% of the fire has been brought under control.

The fire has spread to Palm Springs International Airport, but the runways remain open. The fight against the blaze is hampered by high temperatures, low humidity, and strong winds.

According to VOV - DT