CARMEL, Calif., Aug. 7 (UPI) -- The Soberanes fire near Big Sur in Northern California has grown to more than 57,500 acres Sunday as all but one evacuation order was lifted, fire authorities said.
The fire gained another 1,500 acres over the weekend, with abbout 5,100 firefighters with at least 300 fire engines along with air tankers and bulldozers continue to battle the blaze that is currently 45 percent contained, Cal Fire said.