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States. the national fire preparedness level at five, the highest. a resident praised crews for sparing his home. >> they came quick. it came hot and heavy. and then the winds kicked up. and it just was unstoppable. >> reporter: other residents not as fortunate. more than 50,000 acres burned, 1,000 residents evacuated. >> we thought it was this little fire. and the wind got faster and faster. >> reporter: in california, over 13,000 firefighters are trying to extinguish almost two dozen stubborn ...
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