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Thousands evacuate as massive California fires engulf homes

CBS·October 17, 2026 at 2:58 PM+1

independent.co.uk

Thousands of Californians are under evacuation orders as massive wildfires spread into urban areas, worsened by strong Santa Ana winds.

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The Independent — World·12h ago

California wildfire forces thousands to evacuate as blaze destroys coastal homes

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Coastal homes burn as hot winds fuel California fires

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Firefighters Race to Control California Wildfires as Winds Threaten to Spark More

Multiple fires burn in Southern California, triggering some evacuations

Multiple fires burn in Southern California, triggering some evacuations

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