Reporter Beaman was racing home to his wife when he lost contact with her . His contact went dead after an explosion next to their home . -- CNN 's Barry Neild contributed to this report . Reporter was held back by police roadblock as wildfire threatened his home .
Reporter Beaman was racing home to his wife when he lost contact with her . His contact went dead after an explosion next to their home . Reporter was held back by police roadblock as wildfire threatened his home .