Madre Fire grows to become California’s largest blaze this year
The Madre Fire in southeastern San Luis Obispo County expanded rapidly amid dry heat and strong afternoon winds, burning through grassland and forcing evacuations near State Route 166 toward Carrizo Plain National Monument. It covered over 82 square miles and was just 10 percent contained by Thursday evening as crews faced 95 degree heat and gusty 40 mph winds.
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Texas Hill Country flash flood leaves 13 dead in Kerr County
In Kerrville and Ingram heavy rains caused a swift flood on the Guadalupe River killing 13 people and leaving many more unaccounted. Rescue teams using boats helicopters and drones searched fast waters as Camp Mystic and others faced evacuations. Authorities warned the toll could rise as the situation remained volatile.
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Greek fires drive evacuations near Athens and Crete
Firefighters tackle wildfires near Athens and on Crete as more than 5,000 tourists residents and workers flee Ierapetra with some sheltered indoors. Crete evacuations and damaged homes follow. Turkey reports fatalities and widespread fires near Odemis Cesme and Rafina as hundreds battle blazes.
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