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Amid Record-Breaking Heat, Multiple Wildfires Tear Through California

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According to a report by Huffpost, wildfires tore through Southern and Central California on Friday, prompting mandatory evacuations as record-breaking heat gripped the region. On Friday, firefighters were battling blazes in Alpine, Dulzura, and Camp Pendleton Marice Corps base in San Diego County, California, the same area where the National Weather Service had issues an excessive heat warning. at least three fires burning at Camp Pendleton Marine Corps base on Friday, which prompted officials to evacuate 750 homes and military housing in the surrounding areaIn a video update Friday evening, Cal Fire Chief Richard Cordova said that the Alpine fire was only 5 percent contained. The San Diego Union-Tribune reported that at least three fires were burning at Camp Pendleton Marine Corps base on Friday, which prompted officials to evacuate 750 homes and military housing in the surrounding are.

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