Ranch2 fire near Azusa burns 4,237 acres

AZUSA — The arson-caused Ranch2 Fire, which has scorched 4,237 acres near Azusa in the past week, was 38% contained Thursday, authorities said.
Crews coping with excessive heat had success Wednesday and into the early morning hours Thursday, and kept the fire from burning additional acres, reinforcing the northern and eastern flanks. Fire officials said they’re growing more confident each day that the lower edges of the fire near communities has grown cold.
“In spite of rugged