california mosquito and fairview fires destroy structures force residents to flee

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In addition to forcing people to leave their homes in the southern part of the state, the most recent major wildfire in California

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destroyed buildings and vehicles as it raged out of control in the Sierra Nevada.

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On Thursday, Placer and El Dorado counties were under evacuation orders and advisories as the Mosquito Fire spread to about 6.5 square miles with no control.

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About an hour northwest of Sacramento, several buildings and at least ten vehicles were set on fire close to the Gold Rush-era town of Michigan Bluff.

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The fatal Fairview Fire in Southern California spread to more than 15 square miles and produced a massive smoke cloud close to the city of Hemet in Riverside County, southeast of Los Angeles.

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On Wednesday afternoon, evacuation orders were increased since it was just 5% contained.

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The fire started on Monday in the sweltering triple digits and spread quickly, killing two individuals who were discovered in a car

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badly burning another person, demolishing seven houses, and causing significant damage to a number of others.

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"Unfortunately, at this time, we are unable to positively identify the victims.

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