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Big Sur Fire Burns 769 Acres Forcing Evacuations
A late fall wildfire in Los Padres National Forest near Highway 1 has burned 769 acres and destroyed 22 structures including 14 homes. About 830 firefighters battled the blaze which was 20 percent contained, with a weather front expected to influence conditions. No injuries reported amid evacuations and sheltering by Red Cross. The fire began Sunday, driven by drought and dry vegetation, and the cause is under investigation.
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