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Fast-moving fire engulfs California town

California's growing Dixie Fire has torn through a mountain town as firefighters brace for more hot, dry and windy conditions.

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The three-week-old Dixie Fire has expanded to more than 1100 square kilometres.

Fire held back from Turkey power plant

A wildfire that reached a coal-fueled power plant in southwest Turkey has been contained as nearby residents fled in boats and cars.

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Authorities say safety precautions were taken at the Kemerkoy power plant as the blaze approached.

Huge California fire grows as heat spikes

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Northern California's Dixie Fire has grown to more than 1000 square kilometres.

Athens fire recedes, new fire on island

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Water-dropping planes and helicopters have been involved in the firefighting effort near Athens.

Record fire burns amid drought in Hawaii

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A more than 160-square-kilometre blaze is the biggest fire ever seen on Hawaii's Big Island.

Turkey battles wildfires for sixth day

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The battle against wildfires in Turkey has entered its sixth day.