California Wildfires
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Man accused of starting California wildfire by throwing firework from carThe Thompson fire scorched nearly 15.5 square kilometers, destroyed 13 homes and damaged others in the Oroville area of the northern Sacramento Valley.U.S. NewsAug 27
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California’s largest wildfire explodes in size as fires rage across U.S. WestMore than 130 structures have been destroyed by this fire so far, and thousands more are threatened as evacuations were ordered in four counties: Butte, Plumas, Tehama and Shasta.FireJul 27
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Michael Jackson’s Neverland Ranch in the path of huge California wildfireAs of early Monday, the Lake Fire had burned more than 20,000 acres and was only eight per cent contained.TrendingJul 8
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A city in Minnesota is attracting ‘climate migrants.’ Could Canada be next?Climate change is forcing people to rethink where they live. Some residents are being forced out; others are choosing to make a move.EnvironmentJan 14, 2022
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California power utility blamed for causing Dixie wildfire, 2nd largest in state historyThe 2021 blaze was caused by a tree hitting PG&E electrical lines, according to investigators with the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection.WorldJan 5, 2022
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Worries swirl California weather could bring ‘critical’ wildfire conditions to U.S.The state energy grid operator called for voluntary conservation of electricity from 4-9 p.m. because of expected high demand for air conditioning.EnvironmentSep 8, 2021
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Thousands flee as winds push California wildfire dangerously close to Lake TahoeThe Caldor fire has roared downslope toward the southern end of the Tahoe basin that straddles the California-Nevada border, triggering mass evacuations.WorldAug 31, 2021
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Firefighters race to stop raging California wildfire from spreading to Lake TahoeThe Caldor Fire was less than 32 kilometers east of the lake that straddles the California-Nevada state line, blanketing the resort community in smoke and ash.WorldAug 25, 2021
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‘We lost Greenville’: Dixie wildfire burns down California townA gas station, church, hotel, and museum were among those gutted in the town dating back to California's gold rush era where some wooden buildings were more than 100 years old.WorldAug 6, 2021
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‘Hard days ahead’: U.S. prepares for explosive wildfire growth amid hot, dry weatherMore than 20,000 firefighters and support personnel were battling 97 large, active wildfires covering 7,560 square kilometres in 13 U.S. states.EnvironmentAug 4, 2021
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