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One massive fire still burning in California


A wildfire in Carpinteria, Calif., on Monday night Associated Press/Photo by Mike Eliason/Santa Barbara County Fire Department

One massive fire still burning in California

In Southern California, firefighters have put out five of the wildfires that began in the past week, but the largest one remains and is only 20 percent contained. The Thomas fire threatens the cities of Carpinteria, Montecito, and Santa Barbara. It is the fifth largest wildfire in California history and has scorched 230,000 acres and destroyed 800 homes and businesses. Poor air quality is keeping many schools closed. As ash rains down and smoke blows through streets, regulators are urging people to remain inside if possible and to avoid strenuous activity.


Lynde Langdon

Lynde is WORLD’s executive editor for news. She is a graduate of World Journalism Institute, the Missouri School of Journalism, and the University of Missouri–St. Louis. Lynde resides with her family in Wichita, Kan.

@lmlangdon


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