A new wildfire designated the Porter Fire was reported burning on private land in Riverside County late Thursday night, first discovered around 9:54 p.m. as dangerous Santa Ana winds swept across Southern California. At the time of the report, authorities had no containment figures to share and the cause of the blaze had yet to be determined.

Fire crews in Southern California worked Saturday to contain a wind-driven blaze that charred hills and burned at least six large coastal homes, prompting the evacuation of thousands of people.

The 71-year-old walked unaided to his ​waiting car, stopping to speak to well-wishers outside Rome's Gemelli Hospital.