"Firefighters Fight Fierce California Wildfires Amidst Extreme Heat"
TL;DR
California crews are battling four wildfires in Riverside County amid a triple-digit heatwave, with the Rabbit Fire causing the most damage by razing nearly 8,000 acres. Evacuation orders and warnings have been issued, and one woman suffered severe burns. The heatwave has made firefighting efforts more challenging, with temperatures reaching 39.4C (103F). In Canada, a second firefighter died as the country experiences its worst wildfire season on record.
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- Southern California wildfires force evacuation of nearly 1,000 homes Fox News
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