Wildfire emergency in Southern California threatens homes

A wildfire in Southern California grew to more than 10,000 acres, threatening homes and prompting evacuation orders. NBC News' Dana Griffin reports.

California wildfire fueled by high winds grows to 10,000 acres and forces evacuations

Injuries were reported and homes were destroyed in a Southern California wildfire that began Wednesday and, fueled by high winds, rapidly grew to over 10,000 acres, officials said.

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Firefighters in Ventura County, California, are battling a fast-moving wildfire that has consumed more than 10,000 acres since it began early Wednesday.

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Thousands of people have been evacuated from their homes in Ventura County, near Los Angeles.

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More than 700 homes have been evacuated near the town of Divide, Colorado, as a wildfire burns nearby, local law enforcement said Monday.

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Southern California fire moving 'dangerously fast' with 0% containment

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Politics - The Hill - October 23

Fast-Growing Wildfires Are Especially Destructive, Study Shows

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Politics - The Hill - October 24

Rare Autumn Drought in Northeast Brings a Spate of Wildfires

Hundreds of fires are burning in New Jersey and Connecticut as the region experiences a spell of unusually warm fall weather.

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Some wildfire suppressants may be unleashing heavy metals into the environment: Study

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Politics - The Hill - October 30

Wildfires rage in Oklahoma, severe weather expected in central U.S.

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Los Angeles Faces a ‘Particularly Dangerous Situation’ for Wildfire Weather

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Harris wins California

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Politics - The Hill - October 16

Smoke pollution from wildfires may be killing an extra 12,000 people a year, new research suggests

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World - The Guardian - October 21

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World - Financial Times - October 15

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California leads the way on regulation of food additives

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Politics - The Hill - October 22

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