Brushfire fuelled by heavy winds prompts evacuations in Mountain Center, California
Evacuations have been issued due to the Bonita Fire, which started early Friday morning (January 15) in the community of Mountain Center, Riverside County.
A brushfire prompted evacuations in Milpitas, California, on Monday night (January 18). Footage filmed by @brenp0wer shows the fire burning in the distance.
Severe winds gusting 65 to 80 mph will batter California Tuesday, raising the fire danger in the area. Meanwhile, scattered rain showers are expected in parts of the South and lake effect snow..
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