News Wrap: California fire advances; Syrian prison horrors
Clip: 8/18/2016 | 6m 25s
The fast-moving fire just 60 miles east of Los Angeles flared even more.
In our news wrap Thursday, the fast-moving fire just 60 miles east of Los Angeles flared even more; 1500 firefighters are battling flames only 4 percent contained. The inferno has charred nearly 50 square miles since Tuesday and forced 82,000 to evacuate. Also, Amnesty International reports that 18,000 detainees have died in Syrian government prisons, while others suffered torture and disease.
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News Wrap: California fire advances; Syrian prison horrors
Clip: 8/18/2016 | 6m 25s
In our news wrap Thursday, the fast-moving fire just 60 miles east of Los Angeles flared even more; 1500 firefighters are battling flames only 4 percent contained. The inferno has charred nearly 50 square miles since Tuesday and forced 82,000 to evacuate. Also, Amnesty International reports that 18,000 detainees have died in Syrian government prisons, while others suffered torture and disease.
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