Wildfires raging across California and Nevada have triggered mandatory evacuations, threatening thousands of homes and residents as forecasters warn of record-breaking heat in the West. Currently, 14 active wildfires are burning across California, including the...
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California and Nevada Wildfires Force Evacuations Amid Record Heat Warnings
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