More than 50 fires burning in Kern County
KERN COUNTY, Calif. Firefighters say there are more than 50 fires burning in Kern County, scorching more than 16,000 acres in one day, and the situation may get worse as more thunderstorms are on the way.
A brushfire in a remote part of southeastern San Diego County has burned more than 200 acres, although no structures are threatened, fire officials said Thursday afternoon.