Fire crews battle Los Angeles area's first major fire of the year
GORMAN, California: The mountains along Interstate 5 north of Los Angeles over the weekend were ablaze as strong winds pushed flames through the dry brush, and residents were warned to evacuate in case it exploded again.
A day after at least 1,200 campers, off-roaders, and hikers were hurriedly evacuated from the Hungry Valley recreation area, the first major wildfire of the year in Los Angeles County swiftly sw