The fire, which started Friday in Soberanes Creek, is still threatening 2,000 homes and has forced at least 350 residents to flee. Inspection efforts have been hampered by downed power lines, falling trees and flames, said Cal Fire Battalion Chief Robert Fish. On Thursday, firefighters were working to construct fire lines around an area not contained east of the blaze. The sweeping flames overtook Robert Bresnick, 67, who was evacuating with his girlfriend and pets. Almost 2,800 firefighters were working to repair defensive lines and scatter branches, sod and rocks to prevent erosion, according to the U.S. Forest Service.

Source: Los Angeles Times July 28, 2016 20:14 UTC