Three more homes lost in Running Springs
Embers rained from the sky in mass on Highway 18 at Wilderness Drive in Running Springs as the Slide Fire consumed houses and trees.
Reporter Joe Nelson witnessed at least three homes burn in about an hour near Wilderness Drive and Highway 18.
"The fire roared like an ocean as it swallowed up pine trees and jumped highway," said Nelson. "Propane tanks whined and exploded in succession."
California Highway Patrol reported that Green Valley Lake was completely evacuated. On Monday night, some officials expressed concern about whether everyone was evacuated from the area. Firefighters and police evacuated themselves around 10 p.m. Monday.