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California, United States · CaliforniaA California wildfire exploded overnight and into Thursday, with the massive blaze prompting evacuation orders and a highway closure.The Madre Fire ignited Wednesday afternoon in San Luis Obispo County, according to Cal Fire. It has since grown to more than 52,500 acres and is 5% contained as of Thursday afternoon, fire officials said.See the Story
Madre Fire in California explodes to more than 52,000 acres in 1 day
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Donald Trump · CaliforniaA wildfire in central California has increased in scope and has become the largest wildfire in the state this year, surpassing the devastating blazes that ravaged the Los Angeles metropolitan region earlier this year. The Madre Fire, which has spread in southeastern San Luis Obispo County, has grown to 70,800 acres and 10 percent of…See the Story
Madre Fire Becomes California’s Largest Wildfire This Year
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In a First, California Moves Toward Paying Incarcerated Firefighters Minimum Wage
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