A brush fire in the Channel Islands has now burned more than 10,000 acres.
The fire started on Santa Rosa Island early Friday morning. Coast Guard officials say the fire was ignited after a boater fired a flare gun to signal for help after his boat crashed.
The cause is officially listed as being under investigation.
Firefighters have been shuttled to the island by boat to fight the fire. Some historic buildings and endangered species are reported to be threatened by the fire, which is burning on the southeast side of the island.
