Los Angeles, July 1 -- A rapidly-expanding brush fire in Southern California has scorched more than 2,400 acres and prompted evacuation orders, local authorities said yesterday.
The blaze, dubbed the Wolf Fire, ignited around 3 p.m.on June 29 near Old Banning Idyllwild Road and Wolfskill Truck Trail in Riverside County, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (Cal Fire) reported.
Firefighters made significant progress overnight, Cal Fire said. Hundreds of personnel, supported by multiple aircraft, have been deployed to battle the flames and establish containment lines.
As of yesterday afternoon, the fire was reported to be just 10 per cent contained.
Evacuation orders and warnings remain in effect for nearby commun...