California wildfire scorches 83,000 acres and threatens hundreds of structures

The Gifford fire has spread through Los Padres forest, prompting evacuations and injuring at least three people

A huge wildfire tearing through California's Los Padres national forest is threatening hundreds of homes and structures, after injuring at least three people in the days before.

The Gifford fire has already scorched nearly 84,000 acres (34,000 hectares) in coastal Santa Barbara and San Luis Obispo counties, north of Los Angeles, and was still burning out of control on Tuesday evening, according to fire officials. It is 9% contained.