Cause of California fires revealed

Josh Edelson / AFP

A fire that destroyed dozens of homes in California was caused by burning trash dumped by a garbage truck.

That’s according to officials, who have ordered residents in the area to evacuate their homes and seek shelter.

Wildfires across the state have led to power cuts for hundreds of thousands of people.

The issue has been made worst by hot and strong winds which have swept through the state.

More from International News

News

  • UAE President receives Lebanese counterpart

    President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan received Lebanese President Joseph Aoun in Abu Dhabi on Wednesday, in his first official visit to the country since taking office.

  • UAE authorities conduct air ambulance mission in Oman

    Emirati authorities carried out an air ambulance mission for an injured person who "suffered a sudden health problem" in Oman, it was announced on Wednesday. 

  • UAE President holds talks with Ecuadorian leader

    UAE President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan and the President of the Republic of Ecuador, Daniel Noboa, met on Wednesday to discuss strengthening cooperation in economy, trade, renewable energy, sustainability, investment, tourism, and agriculture.