Blue Cut Fire Forces 82,000 Evacuations In Cajon Pass
A rash of fires this summer has destroyed homes, caused power outages and subjected residents to repeated evacuation orders.
Here are some of the fires now raging in California:
- Blue Cut fire: 30,000 acres near the 15 Freeway in Cajon Pass; began Tuesday. 0% contained.
- Clayton fire: 4,000 acres and 175 structures burned near Clear Lake; 40% contained (as of Wednesday morning); began Saturday.
- Chimney fire: 7,300 acres and 40 structures destroyed in San Luis Obispo County; 25% contained (as of Wednesday morning); began Saturday.
Source: http://www.latimes.com/local/california/la-me-updates-wildfire-season-capt-debbie-chapman-with-cal-fire-1471447134-htmlstory.html