‘Explosive’ Southern California Lake Fire Spreads to 10,000 Acres Within Hours

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By Olivia RosaneAug 13, 2020, 11:59 am127 pts
An "explosive" wildfire ignited in Los Angeles county Wednesday, growing to 10,000 acres in a little less than three hours. The so-called Lake Fire, which prompted evacuations and road closures, is remarkable for spreading so fast so early in the fire season without strong winds to drive it. "It's pretty…

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