Vehicle malfunction sparked Southern California wildfire

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A wildfire in mountains east of Los Angeles that has forced thousands of people from their homes was sparked by a malfunctioning diesel vehicle, fire officials said Monday.

The vehicle spewed burning carbon from its exhaust system, igniting several fires Friday on Oak Glen Road in Cherry Valley, and authorities were asking anyone who may have seen such a vehicle at the time to contact investigators, according to a statement from the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.

Volunteers used to "close contact" with evacuees have had to adjust their approach during a time of social distancing, Medina said. "Everyone seemed to be wearing masks and such, so that type of precaution was still going on," Boehm told the news station. Five buildings had been destroyed, including at least one home, authorities said. One firefighter was treated for an injury and returned to work.

 

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CA can’t catch a break. Sigh.

These random fires?

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