Silverado wildfire forces thousands to evacuate in California.
Smoke rises as the Silverado Fire approaches, near Irvine, California.
A firefighter uses a hose as the Silverado Fire is approaching, near Irvine, California.
Smoke rises from the Silverado Fire near Irvine, California, October.
Strong winds blow smoke from the Silverado Fire past palm trees near Lake Forest, California.
An Erickson Aero Tanker drops flame retardant on the Silverado Fire near Irvine, California.
A sign is seen burning as the Silverado Fire approaches, near Irvine, California, October 26.
A firefighter uses a hose as the Silverado Fire approaches, near Irvine, California.
A firefighter uses a homeowners garden hose to help battle the Silverado Fire, a wind driven wildfire near Irvine, California
Source: Reuters