Needles Fire 50% contained on California side
The Needles Fire is now 50% contained on the California side where 70 acres have burned, said the San Bernardino County Fire Department Saturday night.
One structure has been destroyed.
The fire has already scorched over 200 acres as it burns on the California-Arizona state line. Crews will stay on scene overnight to continue increasing containment and mop-up.
No injuries have been reported. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.