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Four major wildfires burn in California amid severe heat wave
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Evacuation orders issued for latest California wildfire amid scorching heat wave
The French Fire in Mariposa County has burned more than 840 acres since erupting Thursday and is 5% contained as of Friday morning, according to fire officials.California -
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Fast-moving California wildfire forces thousands to evacuate amid scorching heat wave
Fueled by extreme heat, bone-dry brush and strong winds, the fast-moving Thompson fire has scorched nearly 4,000 acres in just two days and destroyed multiple structures.California -
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Record heat wave fueling multiple California wildfires
Firefighters working in record heat are making progress against a wall of flames north of Sacramento that's forced thousands to leave their homes. Meanwhile, about 200 miles south of Oroville, the fast-moving French Fire triggered evacuation ...California -
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Evacuations ordered as new California wildfire ignites in scorching heat wave
Scorching temperatures on the Fourth of July fueled wildfires in California that have burned through the night.California -
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Firefighters battle massive California wildfire amid blistering heat
A massive wildfire has now burned more than 3,500 acres in northern California, and officials say triple-digit heat is making the battle all the more difficult. More than 140 million Americans were under heat alerts in the West and other parts of ...California -
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Thompson Fire rages in Northern California amid heat wave
Crews are still trying to contain the Thompson Fire in Northern California as a new fire spreads further south in Mariposa County. CBS News correspondent Elise Preston is following new developments with the French Fire and other wildfires in ...California -
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California grapples with extreme heat and wildfires
The West Coast is sizzling under extreme heat, with several cities reaching temperatures 15 to 30 degrees above normal for this time of year. The intense heat and dry brush are also fueling wildfires near Yosemite National Park and in Northern ...California -
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Death Valley will hit 130 degrees and could break world record amid blistering heat wave
California’s Death Valley could reach a scorching 130 degrees next week and could come close to breaking its blistering world record as parts of the west, Southwest and Mid-Atlantic are under an intense heat wave forecast to intensify this weekend. -
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Blazing wildfires force evacuations in California
Low humidity, gusty winds, and a dangerous heatwave are exacerbating fire risks in the northern part of the state.California
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