It has blackened more than 953 square km in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties, an area larger than New York City. The fire is staying away from the homes,” said Captain Steve Concialdi of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. Fire in southern California threatening another cityThe flames were 25 per cent contained as of Tuesday evening. “Severe fire weather will continue to promote significant fire growth further into Santa Barbara County, threatening the communities of Santa Barbara, Carpinteria, Montecito and Summerland,” Cal Fire said in a statement. Wildfires pile woes on California pot industry after tough yearThe Thomas Fire has so far destroyed 904 structures, including 691 homes.

Source: The Express Tribune December 13, 2017 07:30 UTC