California wildfire more than doubles on sixth day

In Los Angeles, a fire which started last Wednesday is now to the point of now return. It's been burning for six days now, and even causing firefighters to retreat on Monday. With 71 houses already destroyed, another 6,300 homes were told they needed to be evacuated. This fire has engulfed over 105,000 acres, up from 42,000 acres late on Sunday. Out of the 2,600 firefighter fighting the blaze only two have been killed, by this monster. Officials don't think the blaze will be contained until September 15, due to the harsh weather conditions. High temperatures with low humidity has helped energize the fire even more.Rescue teams had to save five people who were trapped in the forest after they disregarded evacuation orders.For some students the first day of class were canceled due to heavy smoke. Even though officials are doing everything they can do, it's unsafe for them to be there when the fire hits.

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