California firefighters battle several wildfires in Riverside County amid extreme heat
By Rebekah Riess, Michelle Watson, Raja Razek and Ashley R. Williams, CNN (CNN) — Four wildfires broke out in southern California's Riverside Count...
By Rebekah Riess, Michelle Watson, Raja Razek and Ashley R. Williams, CNN (CNN) — Four wildfires broke out in southern California's Riverside County over the weekend amid sweltering temperatures, with much of the state under excessive heat warnings Sunday. The largest of the blazes – the Rabbit Fire – had burned 7,600 acres by Sunday and is 10% contained after it ignited Friday afternoon, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. Cal Fire authorities reported a vegetation fire Friday in the community of Lakeview.