Catalina Island fire turns away from main town

Saturday, May 12, 2007

AVALON, Calif. -- Firefighters turned back flames that threatened Santa Catalina Island's main city and some residents planned to return to their homes Friday after thousands were forced to evacuate a day earlier.

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