Coastal homes burn as hot winds fuel California fires

What BBN said about it

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorA fast-moving fire is tearing through Southern California, fueled by hot winds that have already consumed homes along the coast.

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorSkip Waverly is near the fire line this morning.

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   Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentI'm positioned a few blocks from the evacuation line with the glow and smoke from the hillside visible behind me over the water.

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   Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentThe wind is strong and steady, and it has pushed the flames into expensive coastal properties, where homes have burned.

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   Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentThousands of people have been told to evacuate.

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   Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentPolice cars are moving slowly along the road, and neighbors are loading cars with whatever they can carry.

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   Skip Waverly · Field CorrespondentConditions can change quickly with these winds, so the message from here is simple: if you are told to leave, please go.

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorThank you, Skip. Stay safe out there, and stay well back from that line.

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   Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorBrock is watching the wind that is driving all this, and I'd like to know when it eases.