California Wildfire Evacuees Allowed to Return Home in Time For Christmas As Firefighters Gain Upper Hand
At a Glance A fire burning on and around Camp Pendleton in California forced the evacuation of at least 7,000 people. The fire was fanned by Santa Ana winds, with gusts up to 35 mph. Fire crews were able to increase containment and shield homes from the fire, allowing evacuees to return home. A fast-moving wildfire burning on and around Camp Pendleton military base in Southern California forced thousands of people to flee in the early morning hours of Christmas...