California wildfires: Cars come within metres of blaze on Los Angeles freeway

Aircraft deployed to tackle the fire as it edges up to the tarmac

Cars came with in metres of a California wildfire as the flames made their way to the edge of the tarmac.

Vehicles moving slowly along the road east of Simi Valley, in Ventura County, as the fire spread up a hill towards the edge of an outer lane.

Smoke billowed out from the hill at the side of the motorway as the fire continued to rage on as aircraft were deployed to help tackle the fire, which reportedly stretched 186 acres wide.

However, the road was eventually closed off and the flames were brought under control.

Police also reported that electricity company Southern California Edison had also shut off power for residents in the area for a short period to protect public safety while the fire was put out.