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California Wildfires Become Largest in State History

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California wildfires become largest in state history: in pictures

At 443 square miles, the flames have spread to an area almost the size of Los Angeles
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A firefighter last Tuesday trying to save a home in Lakeport. It eventually burnt downNOAH BERGER/AP
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Crystal Easter with her dogs after fleeing her home in Spring Valley; it is the second time this year that she has had to do so
Crystal Easter with her dogs after fleeing her home in Spring Valley; it is the second time this year that she has had to do soKENT PORTER/THE PRESS DEMOCRAT/AP
An air tanker dropping fire retardant on a hillside in the Ranch Fire in Clearlake Oaks on Sunday. About 14,000 firefighters are tackling 18 major blazes across of California
An air tanker dropping fire retardant on a hillside in the Ranch Fire in Clearlake Oaks on Sunday. About 14,000 firefighters are tackling 18 major blazes across of CaliforniaJOSH EDELSON/AP
The Ranch Fire claims two homes in Spring Valley, in California’s Lake County, yesterday
The Ranch Fire claims two homes in Spring Valley, in California’s Lake County, yesterdayKENT PORTER/THE PRESS DEMOCRAT/AP
A deer is trapped behind a fence as flames from the River Fire tear through Lakeport. By last Tuesday the wildfires had grown to an area the size of Los Angeles
A deer is trapped behind a fence as flames from the River Fire tear through Lakeport. By last Tuesday the wildfires had grown to an area the size of Los AngelesNOAH BERGER/AP
The Donnell Fire in Dardnelle, Tuolumne County, advancing along Highway 108
The Donnell Fire in Dardnelle, Tuolumne County, advancing along Highway 108MARTY BICEK/ALAMY
Ken Bennet, Lisa Reynolds and eight-year-old Ember Reynolds, who were forced to evacuate, watch the sun set over Mount Konocti at Austin Park Beach in Clearlake
Ken Bennet, Lisa Reynolds and eight-year-old Ember Reynolds, who were forced to evacuate, watch the sun set over Mount Konocti at Austin Park Beach in ClearlakeKENT PORTER/THE PRESS DEMOCRAT /AP
Hay bales on fire near the Brassfied Estate Winery in High Valley, Clearlake Oaks
Hay bales on fire near the Brassfied Estate Winery in High Valley, Clearlake OaksKENT PORTER/THE PRESS DEMOCRAT /AP
The aftermath of the Ranch Fire near Clearlake Oaks. Several thousand people were evacuated last week but some have since been allowed to return to their homes
The aftermath of the Ranch Fire near Clearlake Oaks. Several thousand people were evacuated last week but some have since been allowed to return to their homesNOAH BERGER/AFP/GETTY IMAGES
A forestry service crew at Camp Jack Hazard, Dardanelle, as the Donnell Fire approaches. By yesterday the Donnell Fire covered 17 square miles
A forestry service crew at Camp Jack Hazard, Dardanelle, as the Donnell Fire approaches. By yesterday the Donnell Fire covered 17 square milesMARTY BICEK/ALAMY

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