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State of Emergency Declared in California over Wildfire

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State of Emergency Declared in California over Wildfire

Local Editor

US officials declared a state of emergency in southern California after a raging wildfire more than tripled in size in the past week.

Meanwhile, a blistering heat wave that began this weekend in the southern part of the state, along with strong winds, could further fan the wildfire.

The blaze forced authorities to close a major highway and widen their evacuation orders to move people out of danger.

Officials said they also placed at least 270 homes and businesses under evacuation orders and cleared out camp-grounds and state beaches.

Source: News Agencies, Edited by website team