California wildfire challenges fight to stem its progress

By Alex Dobuzinskis LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Firefighters faced searing temperatures and steep terrain on Thursday as they toiled to contain a fast-moving Southern California wildfire that has forced tens of thousands of people from their homes. The so-called "Blue Cut Fire" erupted on Tuesday in the mountainous Cajon Pass northeast of Los Angeles. The fast moving fire grew nearly 10,000 acres (4,000 hectares) overnight, fire officials said.