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  • Smoke from the so-called Silver Fire is seen in Riverside County.
  • Fire crews in Riverside County say the Silver Fire is 100 percent contained after scorching more than 20,000 acres.
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  • Flames shoot up along a road in the Santa Clarita area on Friday, Aug. 9, 2013.
  • The firefight in Santa Clarita is gaining momentum as crews continue to battle the Bee Fire.
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  • Full containment on the fire burning near Cabazon is expected by Sunday, August 11, 2013.
  • Full containment on the Silver Fire burning near Cabazon south of Banning was expected sometime Sunday, fire officials said.
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  • Crews are continuing to battle a brush fire near Wrightwood that forced evacuations and closures.
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  • Damage from the Silver Fire is seen in  this Aug. 9, 2013 photo.
  • Some mandatory evacuations have been lifted as firefighters make steady progress on the Silver Fire near Cabazon.
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  • A brush fire was reported in Santa Clarita Friday afternoon, August 9, 2013.
  • Firefighters remain on scene of a brush fire that broke out in Bee Canyon near Santa Clarita on Friday afternoon.
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  • Crews continue battling a wildfire near Wrightwood that has charred about 100 acres and is 5 percent contained.
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  • A DC-10 air tanker drops fire retardant on the Sharp Fire near Wrightwood on Friday, Aug. 9, 2013.
  • Crews continue battling a wildfire near Wrightwood that has charred about 100 acres and is 5 percent contained.
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  • The Sharp Fire burns near Wrightwood on Friday, Aug. 9, 2013.
  • Crews continue battling the Sharp Fire, which is burning in the Angeles National Forest north of Wrightwood.
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  • A brush fire was reported in the Angeles National Forest near Wrightwood at 12:13 p.m. Thursday, August 8, 2013.
  • A brush fire broke out in the Angeles National Forest north of Wrightwood on Thursday, prompting evacuations.
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  • A brush fire was reported in the Angeles National Forest near Wrightwood at 12:13 p.m. Thursday, August 8, 2013.
  • A brush fire broke out in the Angeles National Forest north of Wrightwood on Thursday, prompting evacuations.
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  • The Silver Fire approached the windmills off the 10 Freeway near Palm Springs on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2013.
  • Crews are warning residents as wind-driven flames from the Silver Fire near Cabazon continue to move overnight.
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  • Intense flames are seen as a wildfire burns south of Banning near Highway 243 on Wednesday, August 7, 2013.
  • A wildfire broke out near Banning Wednesday, forcing evacuations in the area and the closure of Highway 243.
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  • Firefighters battle the Falls Fire in the Cleveland National Forest in Riverside County on Monday, Aug. 5, 2013 photo.
  • The Falls Fire near Lake Elsinore was 78 percent contained Wednesday, and all evacuation orders are lifted.
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  • Fire trucks are shown in the Cleveland National Forest, the scene of a wildfire that burned into its second day on Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2013.
  • The Falls Fire near Lake Elsinore continued to smolder Tuesday but all evacuation orders had been lifted by the evening.
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  • A brush fire burning in the Morrell Canyon area of Riverside County prompted evacuations Monday, Aug. 5, 2013.
  • A brush fire burning in the Morrell Canyon area of Riverside County prompted evacuations Monday.
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  • The brush fire in Riverside County burns on Thursday, July 18, 2013.
  • The fire that has been burning in the San Bernardino National Forest for over two weeks was fully contained Tuesday.
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  • A helicopter drops water on the Mountain Fire burning in Riverside County.
  • The Mountain Fire in Riverside County has burned more than 27,000 acres and is 25 percent contained.
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  • A helicopter makes a water drop on the Mountain Fire near Idyllwild on Sunday, July 21, 2013.
  • With the help of the weather, crews continue to make progress Sunday in the Mountain Fire near Idyllwild.
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  • Smoke from the Mountain Fire burning in Riverside County is seen on Saturday, July 20, 2013.
  • Firefighters continue to make progress on the Mountain Fire, burning near Idyllwild in Riverside County.
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  • A helicopter makes a water drop on the Mountain Fire near Idyllwild on Sunday, July 21, 2013.
  • Mandatory evacuation orders have been lifted for residents in Idyllwild and Fern Valley as firefighters make progress.
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  • A wildfire dubbed the Mountain Fire is seen burning in Riverside County on Friday July 19, 2013.
  • Firefighters continue to make progress on the Mountain Fire, burning near Idyllwild in Riverside County.
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  • Rainfall is seen in Idyllwild on Monday, July 22, 2013.
  • Firefighters got a much needed break in the weather Monday, allowing them to get a handle on the Mountain Fire.
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  • Smoke from the Mountain Fire burning in Riverside County is seen on Saturday, July 20, 2013.
  • The Mountain Fire in Riverside County has burned more than 27,000 acres and is 25 percent contained.
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  • A firefighting aircraft is seen above a brush fire burning in Riverside County on Friday July 19, 2013.
  • A state of emergency has been declared in Riverside County as firefighters struggle to subdue a major wildfire.
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  • Smoke from the brush fire burning in Riverside County is seen on Thursday, July 18, 2013.
  • The wildfire burning in Riverside County has grown to 22,800 acres. Thousands of residents been evacuated.
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  • Crews fight the Mountain Fire in Riverside County from the air on Wednesday, July 17, 2013.
  • The wildfire burning in Riverside County has grown to 22,800 acres. Thousands of residents been evacuated.
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  • Smoke from the brush fire burning in Riverside County is seen on Thursday, July 18, 2013.
  • Thousands of residents been evacuated in Riverside County as the massive Mountain Fire grows to 22,800 acres.
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  • Flames from the brush fire burning in Riverside County are seen on Thursday, July 18, 2013.
  • Thousands of residents been evacuated in Riverside County as the massive Mountain Fire grows to 22,800 acres.
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  • Charred trucks are seen after the Mountain Fire near Idyllwild tore through on Wednesday, July 17, 2013.
  • More evacuations were issued for communities in the path of the Mountain Fire, which has burned 19,400 acres near Idyllwild.
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  • Smoke from the Mountain Fire burning in Riverside County is seen on Saturday, July 20, 2013.
  • The Mountain Fire that scorched more than 27,000 acres in the San Bernardino National Forest is nearing full containment.
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  • A brush fire broke out on the side of the 5 Freeway in Mission Hills Tuesday, July 23, 2013.
  • A brush fire broke out on the side of the 5 Freeway in Mission Hills Tuesday afternoon.
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  • Rainfall is seen in Idyllwild on Monday, July 22, 2013.
  • Firefighters got a much needed break in the weather Monday, allowing them to get a handle on the Mountain Fire.
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  • A helicopter makes a water drop on the Mountain Fire near Idyllwild on Sunday, July 21, 2013.
  • Mandatory evacuation orders have been lifted for residents in Idyllwild and Fern Valley as firefighters make progress.
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  • Marsha Willert of Garner Valley looks out at the smoke from the brush fire burning in Riverside County on Thursday, July 18, 2013.
  • Authorities say the fire burning near Idyllwild was 'human-caused,' but it's unclear whether it was intentional.
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  • Smoke from the brush fire burning in Riverside County is seen on Thursday, July 18, 2013.
  • Officials are concerned about the column of smoke from the Mountain Fire, saying it could produce dry lightning.
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  • Smoke from the Mountain Fire burning in Riverside County is seen on Saturday, July 20, 2013.
  • Firefighters continue to make progress on the Mountain Fire, burning near Idyllwild in Riverside County.
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  • A firefighting aircraft is seen above a brush fire burning in Riverside County on Friday July 19, 2013.
  • A state of emergency has been declared in Riverside County as firefighters struggle to subdue a major wildfire.
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  • People who were forced to evacuate due to a  brush fire burning in Riverside County wait for updates on Friday July 19, 2013.
  • Residents evacuated due to the Mountain Fire near Idyllwild waited to hear firefighters' progress Friday.
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  • A firefighting aircraft is seen above a brush fire burning in Riverside County on Friday July 19, 2013.
  • Officials are concerned about the column of smoke from the Mountain Fire, saying it could produce dry lightning.
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  • Flames from the brush fire burning in Riverside County is seen on Thursday, July 18, 2013.
  • Several forest communities in Riverside County remain under threat as the Mountain Fire grows to 22,800 acres.
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  • Flames from the brush fire burning in Riverside County is seen on Thursday, July 18, 2013.
  • Thousands of residents been evacuated in Riverside County as the massive Mountain Fire grows to 22,800 acres.
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  • Charred trucks are seen after the Mountain Fire near Idyllwild tore through on Wednesday, July 17, 2013.
  • More evacuations were issued for communities in the path of the Mountain Fire, which has burned 19,400 acres near Idyllwild.
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  • A brush fire burns near Redlands Boulevard and San Timoteo Canyon Road on Tuesday, July 16, 2013.
  • Firefighters have contained a brush fire near Redlands that scorched about 150 acres after it erupted Tuesday night.
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  • A brush fire burns near Redlands Boulevard and San Timoteo Canyon Road on Tuesday, July 16, 2013.
  • A brush fire broke out just north of Moreno Valley Tuesday evening. Authorities say 100 acres have burned.
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  • Ruins of a home are seen after the Mountain Fire near Idyllwild tore through Tuesday, July 16, 2013.
  • The brush fire near Idyllwild has exploded to 9,000 acres. Several homes have been damaged or destroyed.
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  • Ruins of a home are seen after the Mountain Fire near Idyllwild tore through Tuesday, July 16, 2013.
  • The brush fire near Idyllwild has exploded to 8,000 acres. Several homes have been damaged or destroyed.
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  • A brush fire near Idyllwild continues to burn Tuesday, July 16, 2013.
  • Firefighters continue to battle a brush fire near Idyllwild. About 4,300 acres have burned and evacs are in effect.
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  • A brush fire burns in the vicinity of highways 74 and 243 near Idyllwild on Monday, July 15, 2013.
  • A brush fire broke out Monday afternoon at highways 74 and 243 near Idyllwild, forcing evacuations in the Mountain Center area.
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  • Flowers are seen next to a sign with the names of the 19 firefighters killed while battling a wildfire near Yarnell, Ariz.
  • An elite crew of firefighters trained to battle the nation's fiercest wildfires was overtaken by an out-of-control blaze.
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