Thomas Fire Now Second-Largest In California's History

The monster of a wildfire burning in Southern California is now the second-largest blaze in the history of the state — since accurate records were kept starting in 1932. Officials estimate that the Thomas Fire will grow to become the biggest in California history before full containment, expected by Jan. 7. The devastating fire that began on Dec. 4 has killed at least two people including a firefighter. It’s destroyed at least 750 homes and burned about 425 square miles in Ventura and Santa Barbara counties. It’s burned hundreds of homes in coastal mountains northwest of Los Angeles.