A state of emergency has been declared in California over a 48,000-acre fire that is approaching the San Bernardino National Forest. Firefighters say they’ve contained just one-fifth of the massive blaze. More than one hundred homes and buildings have been destroyed. Dozens have been given evacuation orders. Lightning ignited the fire last weekend. It has escalated into an inferno that has spread through several small desert towns.
State of Emergence Declared Over California Wildfire
HeadlineJul 14, 2006