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Firefighters protect coastal California towns as blaze rages

Firefighters protect coastal California towns as blaze rages

Firefighters kept a wall of flames from descending mountains into coastal neighborhoods after a huge and destructive Southern California wildfire exploded in size, becoming the fifth largest in state history.
by The Associated Press

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California struggles to gain on fires as new ones appear daily

California struggles to gain on fires as new ones appear daily

The newly spawned Lilac Fire has already destroyed 20 homes and threatens thousands more. Meanwhile, the Thomas Fire continues to spread.

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California wildfires spread, spurred on by strong winds

California wildfires spread, spurred on by strong winds

The fires in Ventura, Los Angeles and San Bernardino counties have destroyed nearly 200 homes and triggered evacuations for some 200,000 people.

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Wildfires in Southern California force thousands of people to flee

Wildfires in Southern California force thousands of people to flee

The blazes in Ventura County come just weeks after the deadliest wildfires in the state's history killed dozens in Northern California's wine country.

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Demolition to begin at Minnehaha Academy

Demolition to begin at Minnehaha Academy

Minnehaha Academy says on its website that it has secured the necessary permits from the city and that crews will be working to remove debris from the site over the next two weeks.
by The Associated Press

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Winter storm brings icy roads, travel headaches

Winter storm brings icy roads, travel headaches

Instant winter arrived Monday night dumping snow and ice on roads statewide. By 10 a.m. Tuesday, more than 400 car accidents had been reported, including one fatal crash.
by Tim Nelson

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Giant sinkhole opens on I-694 in Oakdale

Giant sinkhole opens on I-694 in Oakdale

The Washington County sheriff's office says a large water main break caused the sinkhole Sunday morning. MnDOT will likely close four miles of the interstate between I-94 and Highway 36 for several days.
by Tim Nelson

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