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2021.09.14 06:05 GMT+8

California's Dixie Fire nears "gigafire" status

Updated 2021.09.14 06:05 GMT+8
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Could California's Dixie Fire become a "gigafire?"

With over 960,000 acres burned, if the fire continues to grow it could scorch more than one million acres, making it a "gigafire."

The Dixie Fire has been burning across five counties in Northern California for 60 days.

Fire officials say it's 67% contained.

So far the fire has destroyed over 1,000 homes, businesses, and other buildings, including an entire community. 

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