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Nov 25, 2007 12:45 pm US/Pacific

Firefighters Make Progress Against Malibu Blaze

MALIBU, Calif. (AP) ― Fire crews hope mild temperatures and gentle winds will help them Sunday solidify gains against the sprawling wildfire that has destroyed dozens of homes in this upscale coastal community.
  
Los Angeles County Fire Inspector Ron Haralson says hot, powerful winds that fanned the blaze across 4,720 acres starting early Saturday are not expected Sunday.
  
The fire is about 40 percent contained, with few flames visible to the three water-dropping helicopters deployed over the fire zone.
  
"Winds have subsided considerably and we're making good headway," Haralson said.
  
Forty-nine homes were destroyed Saturday by the fast-moving wildfire pushed by Santa Ana winds. Twenty-seven other homes were damaged and up to 14,000 people were evacuated.
  
Now, an estimated half of the evacuees have been allowed to return home. Fire officials believe they will gain better control of the blaze Sunday and fully contain it by Tuesday.

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