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| California wildfire in new surge |
| Firefighters trying to contain a raging wildfire in California have suffered a setback, after the blaze jumped a defence line forcing hundreds to flee
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| UNITED STATES OF AMERICA
, 27-June-2007
1:57:19 AM |
| The authorities have warned that strong winds forecast for the Lake Tahoe area on Wednesday could fan the flames.
Earlier, the US Forest Service said the fire, which has burned 2,730 acres since Sunday, was 40% contained and would be under control by the weekend.
The wildfire has so far destroyed 200 homes and forced 1,000 people to leave.
California has declared a state of emergency and may seek federal help.
Investigators have said they think the fire started in an area popular with runners and youths in the resort area along the California-Nevada state line.
However, forest service officials said there were no indications that the blaze was started intentionally.
Dry winter
Firefighters were working to protect Tallac Village near South Lake Tahoe when the blaze penetrated a fire line, prompting the evacuation of the area.
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