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WATSONVILLE, Calif. — A northern California wildfire was almost fully contained Saturday after forcing thousands to evacuate, destroying several homes and closing a 6-mile stretch of scenic Highway 1, fire officials said.
The fire near Watsonville was 90 percent contained and could be surrounded by the end of the day, said officials of the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. It had charred 630 acres, or less than a square mile.
In New Mexico, more than 700 firefighters battled blazes in the northern and southern parts of the state that have charred nearly 100 square miles, including more than 4,000 acres on a ranch owned by media mogul Ted Turner.
