Brush fire explodes near Santa Paula, CA

Brush fire explodes near Santa Paula, CA

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California Wildfires Have Destroyed 1,000 Structures ... And Counting

In a hopeful sign, thousands of firefighters were making headway Tuesday against the vast Thomas Fire in Southern California, with winds decreasing to 15 to 25 mph and the Santa Ana wind event beginning to wane.