California's heat wave is fueling destructive fires, and the worst is likely yet to come
Record heat is fueling dangerous fires across California, pushing firefighters to the limit and creating ideal conditions for more blazes to spark and spread.
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Record heat is fueling dangerous fires across California, pushing firefighters to the limit and creating ideal conditions for more blazes to spark and spread.
The Fairview fire, which has killed a father and his daughter, was 5% contained Thursday, according to fire officials.
The Fairview Fire ignited after 2 p.m. local time and quickly scorched 2,000 acres.
The Fairview Fire ignited after 2 p.m. local time Monday and quickly scorched 2,000 acres, destroying at least seven structures and damaging several more near the city of Hemet in Riverside County, according to Cal Fire.
The two victims were swept by the fast-moving wildfire, which also destroyed multiple structures in Southern California.