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'We Lost Everything' – Survivors Recount Massive Southern California Fire

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Wildfires in the hills of Southern California have burned through more than 100,000 acres in an around Ventura County, destroying more than 300 homes, business, and other buildings. Tens of thousands have been evacuated as over 1,100 firefighters fought to contain the blaze. Claire and Dennis Jenks were among those that fled the fire with little more than what they could carry. However, when they returned to their home of 40 years on Wednesday, all they found was a pile of smouldering remains.

Added on the 07/12/2017 15:29:02 - Copyright : RT Ruptly EN

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