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Electrical equipment, a eucalyptus branch and high winds sparked California fires, utilities companies say

Thousands of people have been forced to leave their homes.

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Oct 30th 2019, 10:04 AM

Pictures: The Olympic flame begins its long journey to Rio

The flame was kindled in the 2,600 year-old Temple of Hera at Ancient Olympia today.

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Apr 21st 2016, 12:50 PM

11 people have been prosecuted for starting wildfires in recent years

The minister said that recent weather conditions resulted in circumstances that made fires more likely to spread.

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May 5th 2015, 6:20 AM