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California's Battle Against Wildfires Continues

by Ray McDonald

   Firefighters continued to battle several wind-fueled wildfires in
   southern California Friday, including a new rapidly expanding blaze
   that erupted north of San Diego.
   Over the past five days, the fires have destroyed at least 500
   structures and forced almost 200,000 people to evacuate their homes
   said.