Hotter weather forecast in area hit by wildfire

Firefighters

were bracing for hotter weather and lower humidity in the area near Big Sur where a wildfire has destroyed 34 homes and killed a bulldozer driver working to contain the massive blaze.

Forecasters said today would bring temperatures in the upper 20s (Celsius) with light winds and low humidity. Another 10 outbuildings also have been razed by the blaze that has charred 93 square kilometres). The blaze is 10 per cent contained, the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection said. (AP)