Watch: California wildfires rage near passing vehicles

Wildfires burning through the night in southern California covered over 2,000 acres, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire). Aerial footage filmed on Monday showed a helicopter attempting to douse the flames, as vehicles continue to drive on roads that appear to be close to the fires in Riverside County. Shelters were set up for displaced residents as evacuation orders were issued in parts of the county. Cal Fire says over 40 fire engines and more than 250 personnel were deployed to tackle the blaze. ShareSave'The greatest day of my life' - Knicks fans celebrate in San AntonioNew York's basketball team won the NBA championship for the first time in over 50 years after beating the Spurs in Texas. 'There is no one else' - Platner voters on backing the controversial DemocratThe BBC spoke to voters in Maine on election day on who they want to challenge Republican Senator Susan Collins. Watch: Moment Trump is booed during the national anthem at NBA FinalsThe US president later insisted the reaction inside the arena was "mostly cheers", describing the atmosphere as "loud" and "enthusiastic". US truck carrying fireworks catches fire, sparking spectacular displayNo one was harmed in the incident, which saw motorists treated to an early Fourth of July show. Is there an AI stock market bubble, and is it ready to burst?Despite the Iran war, inflation and debt fears, US markets keep hitting record highs, fueled largely by AI. BBC's Samira Hussain looks into whether that bubble will burst. 'It looks black' - Americans react to Reflecting Pool's completed paint jobAfter weeks of renovation, water has begun refilling the historic pool, which has been coated in a colour named "American flag blue". Marilyn Monroe's jewellery, dresses and letters auctioned for her 100th birthdayHundreds of the Hollywood icon's personal possessions have been put up for auction in California. Watch: Men seen entering NYC sewer manholes in surveillance footageThe individuals are believed to be "treasure hunters" and urban explorers looking for valuables in the sewer system, police say. Watch: Massive hailstones pound Denver in powerful stormStrong winds, intense rain and hailstones the size of golf balls pelted the city and the surrounding area on Monday. BBC at New Jersey ICE detention centre as curfew enforcedNada Tawfik is at Delaney Hall, where protesters have clashed with police and authorities have imposed a curfew across a half-mile area surrounding the facility. No, Trump's name hasn't been removed from the Kennedy CenterAn AI video of President Trump’s name being ripped off the front of the building has been seen by millions online. Watch: Moment a meteor creates sonic boom over MassachusettsAccording to Nasa, the meteor released the equivalent to about 300 tons of TNT when it broke up. Marilyn Monroe 'lookalikes' gather to celebrate her 100th birthdayFans set a new world record for the largest gathering of people dressed as Marilyn Monroe to celebrate what would have been the legendary actress’ centenary. Can Americans spell the National Spelling Bee’s winning words?Shrey Parikh, a 14-year-old, won the competition this year after correctly spelling 32 words in a 90-second lighting round tiebreaker. Watch rescue after rollercoaster stalls 100ft in the airFirefighters rescued the trapped riders after four hours with no injuries reported. Watch: Moment 14-year-old wins US national spelling beeA teenager from California has won the 2026 Scripps National Spelling Bee, after days of fierce competition. California winery blaze erupts in scorching fireballsNo injuries were reported after the 5.4-acre blaze ripped through a section of the state's Livermore Valley wine region. Why Fifa is being investigated over World Cup ticket pricesNew York and New Jersey are looking into the association after fans have reportedly been "misled" over ticket sales and seat locations. We analysed thousands of Trump's posts - here's what we foundThe BBC's Ros Atkins and BBC Verify sifted through thousands of the president's posts. What it was like inside court as Matthew Perry's assistant was sentencedBBC's Shaimaa Khalil was in the room as Kenneth Iwamansa, who injected Perry with ketamine, was sentenced to 41 months in prison.

Watch: California wildfires rage near passing vehicles

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