Residents in Northern California flee wildfires

A spot fire burns through trees and brush July 10, 2008 in Concow, California. Firefighters continue to battle the Butte Lightning Fire Complex fires that have charred over 49,000 acres, burned 50 buildings, and have prompted the evacuations of close to 10,000 people as the fire threatens the towns of Paradise and Concow, California. (Justin Sullivan, Getty Images) OROVILLE, Calif. (AP) - A wildfire in Butte County, California, has forced the evacuation of as many as 10,000 residents. The fire is one of about 40 sparked by lightning that have charred 49,000 acres -- or more than 76 square miles -- in the past two weeks. Firefighters currently are making their stand along the Feather River on the banks opposite of the city of Paradise, which is at risk if the winds shift. The fire threatens nearly 4,000 homes in Paradise,... [read full story]