November 14, 2008 Fire guts 100 homes, injures 13 in California Play video

(NECN: Santa Barbara, CA) - Fire crews are working to push back a wind-whipped wildfire that has destroyed at least 100 homes and a college dormitory in upscale Montecito, California.

Thousands of residents have been forced to evacuate and at least 13 people are injured.

Authorities say the blaze broke out around 6pm Thursday night and spread to about 2,500 acres by early this morning.

More people could be forced to flee if the fire spreads.