PBS NewsHour

News Wrap: California fire advances; Syrian prison horrors

Clip: 08/18/2016 | 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.

Aired: 08/18/16

Rating: NR

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