BANNING, Calif. (AP) – Authorities have lifted most evacuations orders near a huge blaze in Southern California mountains that forced forced thousands of people from their homes. The wildfire straddling Riverside and San Bernardino counties has consumed nearly 42 square miles of dry brush and chaparral since it broke out Friday. It’s 20% contained. On Tuesday, evacuation orders were lifted for all of Riverside County. Only some homes in the small community of Oak Glen remain under the orders. The fire destroyed a dozen buildings, including four homes. Officials say the fire was sparked by a diesel vehicle spewing burning carbon from its exhaust.

Firefighters work against the Apple Fire near Banning, Calif., Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020. (AP Photo/Ringo H.W. Chiu)