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The latest on the Getty fire
Fires in Southern and Northern California are forcing residents to evacuate. More than 1000 firefighters are on the scene of the Getty fire, hoping the weather will cooperate.
By Madeleine Brand • • 50m ListenFires in Southern and Northern California are forcing residents to evacuate. More than 1000 firefighters are on the scene of the Getty fire, hoping the weather will cooperate. But as a state-wide emergency becomes the new normal, is California prepared?
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The Getty fire, which broke out near the 405 freeway early this morning, has burned more than 600 acres and forced many residents to evacuate. Freeways and schools are shut in the area.
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