Calif. wildfire spreads
An explosive wildfire in California is spreading faster than firefighters have ever seen. Over 1,500 crews have been dispatched to contain the fire. CBS News' Carter Evans explains why those firefighters are struggling.
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California wildfire
An hour east of Los Angeles, more than 1,500 firefighters are trying to contain an unpredictable fire. Hot, dry gusts are whipping up fire tornadoes, howling across acres of trees and brush. It's still unknown how many homes in San Bernadino County were torched. Carter Evans reports.
Raging California wildfire
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A dangerous new wildfire in Southern California has exploded in size and now affects more than 80,000 people. The Blue Cut fire covers around 18,000 acres east of Los Angeles. The fire is zero percent contained. Carter Evans reports from Phelan, about 45 miles from Los Angeles.
Explosive CA Wildfire
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San Bernardino wildfire
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California wildfire
In less than four hours, a 5-acre fire became a 55-acre monster, trapping firefighters. The blaze shut down the main highway between Los Angeles and Las Vegas and sent people running from their homes. Carter Evans has more.
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CA wildfire arrest
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Calif. arson suspect arrested
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California inferno
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