Live Updates: California Wildfires

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A fireman keeps down hotspots near houses during a wildfire May 14, 2014 in San Marcos, California. About 500 acres have burned in the San Marcos blaze, fueled by record heat, high winds and dry conditions.

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By Mashable Team2014-05-15 15:23:02 UTC

Fueled by record heat, high winds and drought conditions, at least nine wildfires are burning in California, destroying several homes and forcing the evacuation of thousands of residents.

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Topics: california, california drought, Climate, U.S., US & World