Smoke From Wildfire Engulfs Homes Near California's Pismo Beach as Evacuations Ordered

Evacuations were ordered as a wildfire broke out near homes at Pismo Beach, California, on June 15.

The so-called Avila Fire began as a vegetation fire at around 3 pm local time. Californian firefighters reported the blaze was spreading at a rapid rate and they were battling the fire with aircraft dropping fire retardant. Credit: Steve Lackey via Storyful