California's Springs Fire nearly triples in size

                        

A wildfire raging on the coast of Southern California has nearly tripled in size inside 24 hours, engulfing an area of 43 sq miles (111 sq km).

Firefighters have been using engines, aircraft, bulldozers and other equipment to battle the flames 50 miles (80km) north-west of Los Angeles.


Dubbed the Springs Fire, it has damaged just 15 properties but thousands of others are at risk.

Firefighters are counting on cooler weather and rain to help control it.

Captain Mike Lindbery of the Ventura County Fire Department said early on Saturday that crews intended to take advantage of the change in the weather.