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US: California’s Garnet Fire Burns 57,000 Acres in Sierra Nevada, Forces Evacuations

The Garnet Fire, sparked by lightning on August 24 in the Sierra National Forest near Garnet Dike, central California has burned about 57,000 acres and is 15% contained. Fire activity remains intense, particularly on the northwestern front, where crews are struggling with steep terrain that limits the use of heavy equipment. Mandatory evacuation orders are in place for multiple zones, with warnings in surrounding areas. Road closures affect McKinley Grove Road and sections of Trimmer Springs Road.

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US: Garnet Fire Continues to Rage, Burning Nearly 34,000 Acres in California 3

The Garnet Fire, that was started on August 24, continued to rage in the Sierra National Forest in Fresno County, burning nearly 49,000 acres as of Monday, September 8, despite the dedication of over 2,000 firefighters.

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US: Garnet Fire Continues to Rage, Burning Nearly 34,000 Acres in California 2

The Garnet Fire, that was started on August 24, continued to rage in the Sierra National Forest in Fresno County, burning nearly 49,000 acres as of Monday, September 8, despite the dedication of over 2,000 firefighters.

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US: Garnet Fire Continues to Rage, Burning Nearly 34,000 Acres in California

The Garnet Fire, that was started on August 24, continued to rage in the Sierra National Forest in Fresno County, burning nearly 34,000 acres as of Friday, September 5, despite the dedication of over 1,000 firefighters.

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US: Storm Brings Heavy Rain To SoCal, Causing Flooding And Evacuation Orders 2

A strong storm moved into Southern California on Thursday, February 13, bringing heavy rain, and a flash flood warning was issued for parts of Los Angeles and Ventura counties. Evacuation orders were issued for several canyon areas near the Airport Fire burn scar in Orange County due to the risk of debris flows.

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Partial Lunar Eclipse Coinciding With Harvest Supermoon Lights Up Night Skies

A partial lunar eclipse of the Harvest Moon, coinciding with a supermoon, lit up the skies worldwide on Tuesday, September 17.

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Ballpark intruder

FRESNO, United States - Fresno Grizzlies mascot Parker captures a man who ran onto the field during a minor league baseball game against the Colorado Springs Sky Sox in Fresno, California, on Aug. 30, 2013.

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Shinjo on rehab assignment, plays in Triple-A game

FRESNO, United States - San Francisco Giants outfielder Tsuyoshi Shinjo autographs baseballs Aug. 9 before a game with the club's Triple-A affiliate in Fresno, California. Shinjo had been on the 15-day disabled list with a hamstring injury since July 25. (MLB)

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