Place: San Gabriel Mountains

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More Californians refusing to evacuate despite danger from wildfires

As wildfires sweep through parts of California, residents are increasingly choosing to ignore evacuation orders rather than head to safety, officials said.

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Thousands evacuated as California wildfire spreads

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Fires claim 20 lives and destroy villages

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Californian wildfires threaten 10,000 homes

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More urged to flee California wildfires

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Wildfires surround Los Angeles

Thousands flee as wildfire destroys homes

A wildfire tore through Los Angeles’ northern foothills early today sending thousands of residents fleeing in the dark, forcing a hospital to evacuate and destroying an untold number of homes.

Sat, 15 Nov, 2008

Dozens of homes evacuated as wildfire rages in US

A wildfire in southern California that has scorched 270 acres and forced the evacuation of about 100 homes might not be under control for days, officials said today.

Sun, 27 Apr, 2008

Bears cool down in suburb pool

A pair of 21-stone black bears made a splash when they wandered into a Los Angeles suburb - and took a dip in a garden pool.

Sat, 09 Jun, 2001