Firefighters in the western U.S. state of California have made some progress containing a wildfire that has burned more than 12,000 hectares since Tuesday, but authorities warned that while they do not know how many homes have been destroyed, the number will be large.
California Firefighters Battle Intense Wildfire
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A helicopter drops water on a wildfire as it burns through Keenbrook, Calif., on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016.
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A firefighter sprays water on a wildfire as it rages in Keenbrook, Calif., on Wednesday, Aug. 17, 2016.
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Firefighters battle a wildfire on Cajon Boulevard in Keenbrook, Calif., on Aug. 17, 2016.
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Embers from a wildfire smolder along Lytle Creek Road near Keenbrook, Calif., on Aug. 17, 2016.