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Southern California wildfire burns multiple homes

Hot, gusting winds are driving the flames through neighborhoods, according to AP News, and the fire's rapid spread puts residents and public safety at the center of the story.

On air: Hank Ledger and Dale Bearman on The Five O'Clock
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  1. Hank Ledger · Lead AnchorWelcome back. A fast-moving wildfire fueled by hot, windy weather is burning multiple homes in Southern California tonight.

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The story so far

  1. Southern California hit by wind, rain and coastal flooding as Rachel… · Los Angeles Times
  2. Storms batter, flood Southern California coast · CBS News
  3. Southern California beach closes after sighting of great white shark… · The Guardian
  4. Aggressive great white shark seen off Southern California coast · ABC News
  5. Malibu wildfire rages, triggering evacuations in Southern California · NBC News
  6. Brush fires force evacuations across Southern California · ABC7 Los Angeles
  7. Southern California wildfire burns multiple homes (this story)

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