Strong winds, steep terrain hamper crews battling Los Angeles area's first major fire of the year
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Strong winds pushed flames through dry brush in mountains along Interstate 5 north of Los Angeles on Sunday, and officials warned residents in the wildfire's path to be prepared to leave if it explodes in size again.