A fast-moving brush fire scorched more than 2,000 acres of parched California hillside and charred at least three houses, forcing authorities to evacuate more than 500 homes.

A rollercoaster train rear-ended another on the California Screamin’ ride at Disney’s California Adventure theme park early today, injuring 15 people.

Hollywood veteran Maureen O’Hara has told of her Tinsel Town life and loves in a frank autobiography.