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THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. | 2 killed in Southern California fire that’s doubled in size

THOUSAND OAKS, Calif.— A wildfire that tore through Malibu mansions and working-class suburban homes in Southern California‘s hills and canyons has killed two people and had more than doubled in size by Saturday. Officials took advantage of temporarily calm conditions to assess damage from the blaze that has burned 109 square miles (282 square kilometers) … Continue reading THOUSAND OAKS, Calif. | 2 killed in Southern California fire that’s doubled in size →

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LAKE ELSINORE, Calif. | Cooler weather helps crews fight Southern California fire

LAKE ELSINORE, Calif.  — Aided by slightly cooler temperatures, firefighters made steady progress Sunday in battling a wildfire that destroyed 16 structures as it raged through Southern California’s Cleveland National Forest. The Holy Fire was 41 percent contained Sunday afternoon after burning across 35.5 square miles (92 kilometers) of dry timber and brush, said Lynne … Continue reading LAKE ELSINORE, Calif. | Cooler weather helps crews fight Southern California fire →

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Southern California fire forces thousands to flee homes

SANTA PAULA, Calif. /December 4, 2017 (AP) (STL.News) — Ferocious winds in Southern California whipped up an explosive wildfire that prompted evacuation orders for nearly 8,000 homes, authorities said. The blaze broke out Monday and grew wildly to more than 48 square miles (124 sq. kilometers) in the hours that followed, consuming vegetation that hasn’t … Continue reading Southern California fire forces thousands to flee homes →