Thomas Fire Forces Mandatory Evacuations In Fillmore, Homes Also Threatened In Ojai
Some residents were concerned. Others were taking it in stride.
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Some residents were concerned. Others were taking it in stride.
For a time, he thought the fire had died down. And then all of a sudden, he said, the fire was back with a vengeance.
The Lilac Fire burning in the Bonsall area has destroyed at least five buildings with many more engulfed.
There was no official count of how many animals were killed in the hazy confusion as both horses and humans evacuated, but trainers at San Luis Rey Downs estimated that at least a dozen had died, possibly far more.
"I have a fire hose in the backyard," said the man, "and that versus a 70-foot high wall of flame is not going to do a whole heck of a lot."
Kat Merrick and Chris Corsones got a sign of hope after their ranch was consumed in the Thomas Fire this week.
One of many Ventura families returns home to find rubble and copes with bringing their children to where their house once stood.
The Skirball Fire has burned 475 acres east of the 405 Freeway near Mulholland Dr., taking with it four homes and damaging 12 others.
Rep. Trent Franks has been a member of the far-right House Freedom Caucus.
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has established new standards of conduct for its members after allegations of sexual misconduct have roiled Hollywood in recent months.
Fourteen states and the District of Columbia announced Thursday that they are suing the Trump administration over what they say is a failure to enforce smog standards.
Firefighters are battling flames and fatigue as they work to protect lives and homes throughout Southern California.
As KCAL9/CBS2's Dave Lopez reports, some residents say that the blaze could have been contained earlier if not for one hot spot in their neighborhood.
About 900 firefighters from Ventura County and Los Angeles County fire departments were on scene attacking the fire on Thursday, according to Cal Fire officials.
Sen. Al Franken is resigning over allegations of sexual misconduct.
