Southern California Hammered By Wind-Driven Fires, Hundreds Of Homes Lost to Flames

While homes went up in flames over the weekend in Santa Barbara, Los Angeles and parts of Orange and Riverside counties, San Bernardino and Highland were spared any damage as a result of hot, dry Santa Ana winds.

A small brush fire in the Del Rosa area late Sunday was kept to only a few acres with no loss of property, according to www.Rimoftheworld.net.

As the winds diminish firefighters are making gains in their battle against the flames.  MORE>>

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