Southern California fires torch thousands of acres and pollute the air as a weekend cooldown moves in

Southern California fires torch thousands of acres and pollute the air as a weekend cooldown moves in

Southern California is getting at least a slight break from dangerous fire weather, but only after multiple wildfires triggered evacuations and sent smoke across the region. LAist reports a weekend cooldown could aid firefighting efforts, though officials are still warning residents near several burn zones to stay alert. What's happening? Fire crews reported progress Friday on the Sandy Fire after working to keep flames away from the Santa Susan…