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50 buildings destroyed in Northern Calif. fire

Manton Wildfire

Dozens of buildings, many of them likely homes, have been destroyed in recent days in a fire burning outside the Northern California community of Manton, fire officials said Tuesday night. Fire crews assessing the rural area determined Tuesday that 50 buildings had been destroyed, state fire spokesman Daniel Berlant said. The count included buildings burned since the fire began, but officials did not say when the structures were destroyed.

 

Calif. Homes Ablaze After Massive Explosion

Calif. Homes Ablaze After Massive Explosion

A huge explosion apparently fueled by a ruptured gas line tore through a San Francisco suburb Thursday night, destroying about 20 homes and critically injuring a number of people.

 

California Fire Grows to 3,500 Acres

California Fire Grows to 3,500 Acres

A wind-driven wildfire has burned over 5 square miles in the San Bernardino Mountains and destroyed three homes.

 

Morning fog helps Calif. fire crews

Firefighters got a temporary assist from the weather in their battle against a blaze that has destroyed 80 homes and forced thousands ...

 

More homes burn in Santa Barbara; 30,000 ordered to evacuate

More homes burn in Santa Barbara; 30,000 ordered to evacuate

A destructive fire in the hills of Santa Barbara flared up early this morning, prompting officials to evacuate thousands of more residents.

 

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