<p>Strong Santa Ana winds caused a massive fire to spread throughout Southern California on December 5.</p><p>The fire burned about 45,000 acres in 13 hours, forcing thousands of people</a> to evacuate. A red flag wind advisory said ridgeline winds would reach up to 45mph,</a> with gusts up to 70mph. Gov. Jerry Brown also declared a state of emergency</a> in LA County. Credit: Twitter/nativeartworks via Storyful</p><br />
