Southern California Wildfires Spread In Hot, Dry Conditions
The return of hot, dry weather means wildfire danger in Southern California, and fire crews are working to contain several blazes in Riverside and San Bernardino counties. Near Banning, the Wolf Fire had no containment early Monday, and evacuation orders are in place south of the town. Near San Bernardino, the Cable Fire left one firefighter injured and forced more evacuations. Watch this video for the latest information, and click here to learn about just how fast a wildfire can spread.
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