A rapidly growing wildfire burning in forest north of Santa Clarita reached 10,000 acres on August 12.
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Men rescued from Pacific Island after writing SOS message in sand
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Historic cathedral in France damaged by fire
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Protesters clash with police at Chicago’s Columbus statue
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Final Qantas 747 flight passes over Australian parliament
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