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Thousands evacuate as Northern California wildfire spreads. More hot weather is expected

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A boat crosses Lake Oroville with a smoldering hillside behind as the Thompson Fire burns in Oroville, Calif., on Wednesday. An extended heatwave blanketing Northern California has resulted in red flag fire warnings and power shutoffs.

Firefighters are battling a growing wildfire in Northern California that has forced at least 13,000 people to evacuate. The fire’s cause is being investigated.

(Image credit: Noah Berger)

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