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Residents return to charred homes following California fire

2014-01-18 44 Dailymotion

Firefighters are starting to tame the Colby Fire in California.<br/> <br />But its given little relief to some residents of Glendora who were forced to evacuate their homes.<br/> <br />On Friday some 2,800 residents were allowed to return home, only to find smoldering piles of rubble.<br/> <br />(SOUNDBITE) (ENGLISH) RAY PARAYNO, MANAGER OF THE MARY IMMACULATE CONCEPCION MISSION, SAYING:<br/> <br />"In the 15 minutes that we had to try and gather everything, not much, I even left my wallet and watch and everything, but we tried to get as much as we can."<br/> <br />In total, the blaze burned 5 homes, and damaged 17 other structures.<br/> <br />The fire started after three men were in the process of building a campfire and used paper to feed the flames. The fire was spread by high winds, officials said.<br/> <br />Bail has been set at $500,000 for each of the men -- jailed on charges of recklessly starting the fire.

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