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Southern California wildfires fueled by powerful winds destroy homes, force evacuations
Two fast-moving wildfires in southern California, fueled by powerful Santa Ana winds, have destroyed dozens of homes and forced thousands of residents to evacuate.
Explosive Southern California wildfires driven by powerful Santa Ana winds burn 15,000 acres
Powerful Santa Ana winds near Los Angeles are fueling some of the most significant wildfire threats in years across Southern California.
Southern California Wildfire Forces Thousands to Flee Amid High Winds
Firefighters in Ventura County, California continue to battle a rapidly growing wildfire that has forced thousands to evacuate.
Dozens of homes destroyed by Southern California wildfires
Several wildfires burned in Southern California, with dozens of homes destroyed. The fires were fanned by Santa Ana winds. Parts of New Jersey were also scorched by wildfires. NBC News' Dana Griffin reports.
Homes burn as powerful winds feed wildfires in Southern California
California was lashed by powerful winds Wednesday that fed a fast-moving wildfire that destroyed homes and forced hundreds of residents to flee.
Strong winds fuel rapid spread of wildfires in Southern California
A Southern California wildfire has destroyed more than 100 structures, mostly homes, in less than two days, fire officials said Thursday as raging winds were forecast to ease.
Wildfires strike California, burn homes and threaten lives
Powerful winds in California on Wednesday 6 fueled fast-moving wildfires, leading to destroyed homes and hundreds of residents fleeing the affected areas.
Southern California wildfire burns homes and businesses: 'We suffered great damage'
Firefighters were gaining ground Monday on a wildfire that raced across more than 32 square miles north of Los Angeles, damaged or destroyed almost 250 homes, businesses and other structures and continued to "creep and smolder" in steep rugged terrain.
Strong winds set to return to Southern California as families are assessing the damage already inflicted by the Mountain Fire
Strong winds are expected to return to Southern California Monday, raising fears the Mountain Fire, which has already damaged and destroyed dozens of homes in Ventura County, could continue to spread after calmer weekend weather allowed firefighters to get its containment up to 31%.
Fire officials describe harrowing conditions as Southern California wildfire exploded
Authorities said firefighters battled fierce, howling winds and rescued people as a fast-moving Southern California wildfire exploded in size.

Fires trigger red flag warnings in Northeast

AP photos show the terror of Southern California wildfires and the crushing aftermath
Before the wildfire comes a decision: what to save. It often comes down to “the smallest things," Dawn Deleon told ABC7.
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Firefighter, 18, killed while battling huge N.J.-N.Y. wildfire was hit by falling tree
The fire has burned 2,283 acres in New Jersey as of Tuesday evening and was 30% contained, fire officials said ...