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Massive California wildfire forces thousands to evacuate

In the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, the sprawling Oak Fire continues to rapidly spread across central California outside Yosemite National Park. The blaze erupted Friday and has now consumed more than 16,000 acres. As firefighters battle the wildfire, the destruction has left thousands fleeing their homes, taking with them whatever they could. Nicole Ellis reports.

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