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The Golden State burns bright red

The acreage keeps ticking up on a stubborn wildfire burning in a part of California that hasn’t in several decades. At last check, the Holy Fire has charred more than 18,000 acres.

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By Steve Chiotakis • Aug 10, 2018 • 8m Listen

The acreage keeps ticking up on a stubborn wildfire burning in a part of California that hasn’t in several decades. At last check, the Holy Fire has charred more than 18,000 acres. And with containment sitting in the single digits, it’s not looking like this will be put out soon. The fire is threatening homes and causing a host of other problems for residents living near the flames and downwind.

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    Steve Chiotakis

    Afternoon News Anchor

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    Benjamin Gottlieb

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    Sam Atwood

    Spokesman for the Air Quality Management District

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    Southern California News Group

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