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Firefighters continue battling massive wildfire in California ahead of thunderstorms, lightning

Headline from The Republic, on the newest of 3 developments

CHICO, Calif. (AP) — Firefighters made progress Saturday against California’s largest wildfire of the year ahead of expected thunderstorms that could unleash fire-starting lightning and erratic winds and erode progress made over the past week.

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Developments in this update

3 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Firefighters make progress against massive blaze in California ahead of warming weather

    Headline from The Columbian ·

  2. Heat, erratic winds and possible lightning could complicate the battle against California wildfire

    Headline from WFMZ Allentown ·

  3. Newest

    Firefighters continue battling massive wildfire in California ahead of thunderstorms, lightning

    Headline from The Republic ·

1 report not tied to one development ·

Reports & sources

38 articles, oldest first.

  1. Bangor Daily News

    California firefighters make progress as wildfires push devastation and spread smoke across US West (opens Bangor Daily News)

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    Bangor Daily News's feed description

    FOREST RANCH, Calif. (AP) — Firefighters made progress and were aided by improving weather over the weekend in the battle against wildfires covering

  2. Washington Times

    California firefighters make progress as wildfires push devastation, spread smoke across U.S. West (opens Washington Times)

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    Washington Times's feed description

    Firefighters made progress and were helped by improving weather over the weekend in the battle against wildfires covering massive areas and leaving a trail of damage in the western United States, but further evacuations and resources have been necessary as thousands of personnel tackle the flames.

  3. The Week

    Firefighters battle enormous California wildfire (opens The Week)

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    The Week's feed description

    The Park Fire in Northern California was larger than the city of Los Angeles

  4. WSVN Miami

    California firefighters make progress as wildfires push devastation and spread smoke across US West - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    WSVN Miami's feed description

    FOREST RANCH, Calif. (AP) — Firefighters made progress and were aided by improving weather Sunday in the battle against wildfires covering massive areas and leaving

  5. Fortune

    California firefighters battle massive wildfire that has already scorched an area larger than the city of Los Angeles (opens Fortune)

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    Fortune's feed description

    It has already scorched an area larger than the city of Los Angeles

  6. Triblive

    California firefighters make progress as wildfires push devastation and spread smoke across the West (opens Triblive)

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    Triblive's feed description

    FOREST RANCH, Calif. — Firefighters made progress and were helped by improving weather over the weekend in the battle against wildfires covering massive areas in the western United States, but further evacuations have been necessary as thousands of personnel tackle the flames.

  7. Bangor Daily News

    Firefighters make progress against massive blaze in California ahead of warming weather (opens Bangor Daily News)

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    Bangor Daily News's feed description

    FOREST RANCH, Calif. (AP) — Fire crews worked Tuesday to hold on to the progress made against the largest blaze in California this year ahead of warming

  8. The Guardian

    Firefighters battle California’s largest wildfire with temperatures due to rise (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Authorities say Park fire is 18% contained but threatens to spread to two other counties

  9. WSVN Miami

    Firefighters make progress against massive blaze in California ahead of warming weather - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    WSVN Miami's feed description

    FOREST RANCH, Calif. (AP) — Fire crews worked Tuesday to hold on to the progress made against the largest blaze in California this year ahead

  10. KEYT Santa Barbara

    Heat, erratic winds and possible lightning could complicate the battle against California wildfire (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    KEYT Santa Barbara's feed description

    Associated Press CHICO, Calif. (AP) — Firefighters battling California’s largest wildfire of the year are preparing for treacherous conditions entering

  11. KEYT Santa Barbara

    Increasing wind and heat plus risk of thunderstorms expected in fight against California wildfire (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    KEYT Santa Barbara's feed description

    Associated Press CHICO, Calif. (AP) — Firefighters battling California’s largest wildfire of the year are preparing for treacherous conditions entering

  12. Newsweek

    California wildfire update: Expected storms put fire crews on "high alert" (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Firefighters trying to contain California's Park Fire are bracing for thunderstorms this weekend.

  13. The Republic

    Firefighters continue battling massive wildfire in California ahead of thunderstorms, lightning (opens The Republic)

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    The Republic's feed description

    CHICO, Calif. (AP) — Firefighters made progress Saturday against California’s largest wildfire of the year ahead of expected thunderstorms that could unleash fire-starting lightning and erratic winds and erode progress made over the past week.

  14. Delaware Public Media

    Firefighters continue battling massive wildfire in California ahead of thunderstorms (opens Delaware Public Media)

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    Delaware Public Media's feed description

    Firefighters made progress Saturday against California's largest wildfire of the year ahead of expected thunderstorms that could unleash fire-starting lightning and erratic winds.

  15. Voice of America

    Firefighters battle California wildfire ahead of storms, lightning (opens Voice of America)

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    Voice of America's feed description

    Weather, fuels and terrain continue to pose challenges for the 6,500 firefighters battling the Park Fire

  16. WSVN Miami

    Firefighters continue battling massive wildfire in California ahead of thunderstorms, lightning - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    WSVN Miami's feed description

    CHICO, Calif. (AP) — Firefighters made progress Saturday against California’s largest wildfire of the year ahead of expected thunderstorms that could unleash fire-starting lightning and

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