California wildfires destroy homes, force evacuations

Saturday, June 14, 2008

FELTON, Calif. -- Strong, erratic winds complicated firefighters attempts' to put down several fast-growing wildfires across Northern California, including a blaze that enveloped more than 31 square miles and threatened 4,600 structures, officials said.

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