US-WEATHER-FIRES-CALIFORNIA
Firefighters battle the Blue Cut wildfire near Cajon Pass, north of San Bernardino, Calif., August 16, 2016. The fire is currently 9,000 plus acres, with 700 personnel on scene. Fifty-seven engines, 8 crews, 8 air tankers, 2 Very Large Air Tankers (VLATS), with additional firefighters and equipment on order. There is imminent threat to public safety, rail traffic and structures. With this being a very quickly growing wildfire, evacuation instructions have been issued. An estimated 34,500 homes and 82,640 people are being affected by the evacuation warnings. AFP PHOTO / Ringo Chiu