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US: Root Fire Forces Evacuations in Shasta County, California 2

The Root Fire, which erupted on Monday, September 1 near Castle Crags in Shasta County, California, burned 758 acres as of Wednesday. Evacuation orders were issued for several nearby areas.

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US: Seven Springs Fire Rages in New Mexico, Prompts Evacuation

The Seven Springs Fire raged through Nogal Canyon on the Mescalero Apache Reservation in New Mexico, burning about 300 acres as of Tuesday, June 17. 'Go Now' evacuation orders have been in place for some areas.

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New Zealand: Vegetation Fire Erupts In Port Hills In Christchurch, Evacuation Underway 8

A huge vegetation fire erupted in Christchurch's Port Hills Wednesday afternoon, February 14, prompting evacuations of nearby residents. About 55,000 homes are experiencing a power outage due to the fire, reports say.

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New Zealand: Vegetation Fire Erupts In Port Hills In Christchurch, Evacuation Underway 7

A huge vegetation fire erupted in Christchurch's Port Hills Wednesday afternoon, February 14, prompting evacuations of nearby residents. About 55,000 homes are experiencing a power outage due to the fire, reports say.

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Japan falls to U.S. for 2nd loss in women's curling

SOCHI, Russia - Japan's skip Ayumi Ogasawara (C) acknowledges her opponents of the U.S. team, including (from L) Erika Brown and Ann Swisshelm, after their women's curling round-robin game at the Sochi Winter Olympics in Russia on Feb. 13, 2014. Japan lost 6-8.