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Fri Aug 27, 2021, 12:39 PM Aug 2021

California's Dixie Fire Grows to Over 749k Acres, at Least 690 Residences Destroyed

At least 690 residences have been destroyed by California's Dixie Fire, as it has grown to over 749,000 acres.

According to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection or Cal Fire, the Dixie Fire has burned at least 749,713 acres and is currently 45 percent contained.

WildFire Today reported that at least 690 residential structures and 139 commercial structures have been destroyed by the Dixie Fire. Data from Cal Fire shows that the Dixie Fire has also damaged at least 92 commercial, residential and other structures as it has continued to grow.

In an update to the Dixie Fire's West Zone on Thursday, Cal Fire officials said, "A multi-day warming trend that started today will bring warmer than normal temperatures with possible single-digit daytime humidities through the weekend."

https://www.msn.com/en-us/weather/topstories/californias-dixie-fire-grows-to-over-749k-acres-at-least-690-residences-destroyed/ar-AANOGOc

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