Helicopters Rescue Over 200 After California Wildfire Traps Campers Near Mammoth Pool; At Least 20 Injured
At a Glance The Creek Fire quickly spread on Saturday and cut off the escape route from Mammoth Pool Reservoir.Campers were told to shelter in place and get into the water if necessary.At least 20 people were injured, some critically.The fire has destroyed half the homes in Big Creek, a fire official said. More than 200 people had to be rescued by helicopters early Sunday when a fast-growing wildfire cut off their only escape route near Mammoth Pool Reservoir northeast...