'Hot shot' crews help tackle US wildfires

Fresh firefighting crews were brought in today to help battle the huge wildfire charging through the coastal mountains of Santa Barbara County, one of more than 300 active blazes across California.

'Hot shot' crews help tackle US wildfires
Mon, 07 Jul, 2008 - 22:33

Fresh firefighting crews were brought in today to help battle the huge wildfire charging through the coastal mountains of Santa Barbara County, one of more than 300 active blazes across California.

Some evacuees started returning home to the area 100 miles northwest of Los Angeles.

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