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Fires still threaten coastal towns as California blaze grows
Southern California firefighters report progress on the Thomas Fire near Los Angeles while warning winds could renew danger as extreme fire conditions persist through Friday. The blaze has burned 372 square miles, destroyed 921 buildings, and threatens 18,000 more, with some evacuations underway including Santa Barbara and Montecito. Celebrities like Eric Burdon fled Ojai as embers spread.
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