‘I’m pretty hopeful’

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Pete Woolson, Avalon’s assistant city manager, said there was a precautionary evacuation on the west side of town only, including the hospital, school and warehouse area. ‘What I’m hearing from the chatter on the radio, they’re getting an upper hand on it now,’ Woolson said. ‘I’m observing the fire bombers. They’re working and it sounds like they’re making progress. I’m pretty hopeful.’

-Rebecca Trounson