Smoke Billows From California's Cranston Fire

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A brush fire that forced the evacuation of residents in southwest Idyllwild expanded to over 4,700 acres on Wednesday.The San Bernadino National Forest tweeted that the fire began off Highway 74 between Hemet and Mountain Center, California. The highway was closed in the area due to the growing fire.The cause of the fire is believed to be arson, according to ABC 7, and the police reportedly detained an individual on suspicion of arson.This video was shared on July 25, shortly after the Cranston Fire reportedly began around noon. Credit: Alper Tetikoglu via Storyful