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Californians mull next step after fires

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Californians mull next step after fires


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A week after a half million people fled Southern California's wildfires, shelters began closing and residents were figuring out what to do next even as firefighters kept a wary eye on the possibility of strong winds developing later in the week.

There was a chance of moderate Santa Anas, the fierce, dry winds that fanned the flames last week, returning in the next seven days, forecasters said.Full Story

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