Wildfires Rage in Drought-Hit California

Firefighters in the western U.S. state of California Monday continued battling a dozen wildfires, including one to the west of the state capital that has burned more than 20,000 hectares since Saturday. Governor Jerry Brown issued a new state of emergency on Sunday that covers two counties affected by that fire.  The order includes mobilizing National Guard soldiers to help with relief efforts for the thousands of people who have been forced to leave their homes. About 1,500...

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