Cali Fire Nearly Half Contained

The L.A. County fire that blazed through 154,655 acres, killed two firefighters, and destroyed dozens of homes is now 42 percent contained, the U.S. Forest Service reports. The fire began on August 26 and was caused by arson. The weather conditions—no winde, high humidity, and low temperatures—hav helped firefighters battle the blaze. The fire will most likely be fully contained by September 15. Governor Schwarzenegger has offered a $100,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the arsonist.