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Dramatic Photos of the California Wildfires (28 photos)

Dry conditions, high temperatures, and strong winds have once more spawned several large and destructive wildfires across the state of California. Thousands of firefighters are now battling multiple blazes that have burned hundreds of thousands of acres in the past few weeks, and recently claimed at least eight lives. Gathered below, a collection of images of those affected by these recent fires, and some of the dramatic scenes of destruction left in their wake.