Crews Make Progress on California Wildfires, but Smoke Could Be a Problem

Despite perilous terrain, high winds, and hazardous weather conditions, fire crews made progress overnight on several California wildfires, but smoke from the burn still covered the region June 18. Fire crews fighting the Post fire in Los Angeles and Ventura counties reported reaching 24 percent containment as flames scorched more than 24 square miles across the two counties. One person was injured in the fire and a commercial property, possibly an auto body shop near Gorman, was destroyed, according to fire officials. An evacuation order remained in place Tuesday for residents and visitors threatened by the Post fire. Those living or visiting west of Interstate 5 between Pyramid Lake and Gorman, including the Hungry Valley State Vehicular Recreation Area, were required by emergency officials to leave the area....