
Firefighters approach blazing brush in the foothills outside Calabasas, California on Saturday, June 4. The wildfire, which broke out Saturday afternoon, has burned about 500 acres in and around Calabasas, a mountainous suburb west of Los Angeles.

A helicopter drops water on the fire, which has forced the evacuation of at least 5,000 people, according to authorities.

Firefighters attempt to douse brush in the foothills outside of Calabasas. The fire was started when a pickup truck struck a power pole on Mulholland Highway in Calabasas.

Trees and brush charred by the fire.

Los Angeles County firefighters confront a brush fire in the foothills outside of Calabasas on Saturday. More than 300 firefighters were battling the blaze, according to Los Angeles Fire Captain Roland Sprewell.

A firefighter walks down a road past a burnt hillside Saturday as the fire continues to burn in the foothills outside of Calabasas.

Smoke fills the sky over the homes of Calabasas on June 4.

Heavy smoke rises over Calabasas.

Firefighters move equipment into place Saturday to fight the fire.


