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Coastal homes burn as hot winds fuel California fires

NPR News·October 17, 2026·1 min read

High winds fueled a fast-moving fire in Southern California on Thursday, burning homes and engulfing expensive coastal properties. Thousands of residents evacuated as flames spread rapidly through the area. Firefighters battled the blaze amid hot, windy conditions, but no containment figures or casualty numbers were reported. The fire's cause remains under investigation, and evacuation orders stayed in effect for affected coastal communities.

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