California Wildfire Rages, Destroys Homes and Forces Evacuations

Firefighters in California have made significant progress in containing a wind-driven wildfire near Tracy, east of San Francisco, which has burned thousands of acres and destroyed one home. The fire, which started Saturday, led to evacuations but was 50% contained by Sunday evening. Two firefighters suffered minor burns, and the fire posed no immediate threat to the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory. Evacuation orders were lifted, and major highways reopened. Hotter weather is expected later in the week.