Firefighters Battle Los Padres Forest Blaze
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CUYAMA, Calif. — Firefighters worked in 90-degree heat Friday, battling a 3,000-acre Los Padres National Forest blaze that was 75% contained. In San Diego County, another wildfire also neared containment.
“It’s burning away from the city of Cuyama and into the forest,” said Santa Barbara County fire spokesman Richard Abrams. “It’s burning some very old fuel.”
Full containment was expected this evening.
Meanwhile, a 42-acre blaze erupted Friday afternoon near homes in the Jewel Valley area of San Diego County, said authorities. Full control was expected this evening.
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