Winds whip up a wildfire in California
Wed Nov 25 2009 12:58:35
A wind-driven wildfire has broken out south of Los Angeles.
Late season Santa Ana winds blasted down burning slopes toward homes, sending flames racing across the brush in Anaheim Hills in Orange County.
The fire is burning on the east side of a roadway, which is functioning as a firebreak.
Crews are trying to keep the fire on the road's east side because there are homes on the west side, less than a mile from the road.
State Route 241 was ordered shut down in both directions, although no homes have yet had to be evacuated.
About 30 engines and 90 firefighters were on the scene after officials called for extra firefighting resources.
Firefighting helicopters and aircraft usually don't fly at night for safety reasons, although some have night vision technology that allow them to see in dark and smoky conditions.
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A wildfire driven by the wind has broken out south of Los Angeles. Gusts have sent flames racing across the brush in Anaheim Hills in Orange County.
