California wildfires threaten 30000 more homes
Fires across Southern California have reduced neighborhoods to moonscapes and imperiled 30000 homes while killing 13 people and burning over 400000 acres from the Mexican border to near Los Angeles. President Bush declared a major disaster and Gov. Davis activated the National Guard as the Santa Ana winds ease.
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Wildfires Fueled by Drought and Santa Ana Winds
California's wildfires, fed by drought and insect-damaged vegetation, spread under 70 mph Santa Ana winds. Officials warn fire behavior is driven by extreme wind, drought-stressed fuels, and terrain, with hundreds of homes destroyed and tens of thousands evacuated across Southern California.
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