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Redding, California Wildfire Kills 2 Firefighters, 9 Missing

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A massive wildfire in Redding, California has killed two firefighters, left nine missing and demolished hundreds of homes and buildings. Reuters reports that the fire raged early on Saturday, July 28, after starting 6 days prior. CalFire Director Ken Pimlott said that the blze was "fed by by high temperatures and low humidity," which is expected to last in Redding for another week. He added, “This fire is a long way from done.

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