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20 sources across Left, Center, and Right all describe the same event.
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NBC News - US News · Center-left · News report
WDSU New Orleans (Hearst) · Center · News report
Las Vegas Review-Journal · Center-right · News report
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A fast-moving fire burned multiple homes in Southern California as hot, windy weather gripped the region, prompting evacuations and power outages.
High winds are fueling a fast-moving fire that has burned homes in Southern California.
Firefighters in the state say a fast-moving wildfire has ripped through at least six homes, prompting evacuations and power outages.
Gov. Gavin Newsom also declared a state of emergency in four counties, including Los Angeles and Orange, to support recovery from Tropical Storm Rachel.
Six homes have been destroyed and two firefighters have been injured and transported to a local hospital as the Notre Fire tears through Orange County, California. Orange County Fire Chief...
SANTA ANA, Calif. (AP) — A fast-moving fire fueled by high winds burned at least six homes in Southern California on Friday, engulfing expensive coastal properties and prompting thousands t...
A number of fast-moving wildfires pushed by powerful Santa Ana winds began sweeping their way through Southern California on Friday. Firefighters have been battling various blazes for hours...
There are five notable wildfires burning across Southern California Friday as the region continues to see a dangerous mix of 90-degree temperatures and dry, windy conditions. Hundreds of fi...
Two raging Southern California wildfires, one along the Malibu coast and one in Orange County, have forced evacuations amid hot, dry conditions and powerful Santa Ana winds. Kris Van Cleave...
The Norte Fire ignited midday Friday in San Clemente, with fire officials warning that wind gusts are causing a "dangerous rate of spread."
The Norte Fire ignited midday Friday in San Clemente, with fire officials warning that wind gusts are causing a "dangerous rate of spread."
The Norte Fire ignited midday Friday in San Clemente, with fire officials warning that wind gusts are causing a "dangerous rate of spread."
The Norte Fire ignited midday Friday in San Clemente, with fire officials warning that wind gusts are causing a "dangerous rate of spread."
The Norte Fire ignited midday Friday in San Clemente, with fire officials warning that wind gusts are causing a "dangerous rate of spread."
The Norte Fire ignited midday Friday in San Clemente, with fire officials warning that wind gusts are causing a "dangerous rate of spread."
A fast-moving fire burned multiple homes in Southern California's hot wind and forced evacuations and power outages
Fires are being fanned by the dry, warm and gusty north-east wind known as the Santa Ana, which blows from the interior of southern California toward the coast and offshore.
Fires are being fanned by the dry, warm and gusty north-east wind known as the Santa Ana, which blows from the interior of southern California toward the coast and offshore.
Hot, windy weather stokes fires in southern California with mandatory evacuation orders in place for many A fast-moving fire spread into neighborhoods in southern California on Friday as th...
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Oct 16, 11:21 PM: The Guardian US joined the source map.
Oct 16, 11:42 PM: The Sydney Morning Herald joined the source map.
Oct 16, 11:42 PM: The Age (Australia) joined the source map.
Oct 16, 11:44 PM: Philadelphia Inquirer joined the source map.
Now: Wording Gap is 79/99 and story health is stable · 27 sources · all three buckets · comparable news format.