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California fires destroy large areas of land

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Fires have destroyed large areas of land in the state of California.

More than 14,000 fire-fighters have been battling around 585 fires in the area.

The fires have destroyed an area that is the equivalent of half a million football pitches.

US President Donald Trump has declared a major disaster which means he has released federal aid for people living in the area.

The wildfires were caused by a heatwave followed by almost 12,000 lightning strikes. They are some of the biggest in California’s history.

Hundreds of thousands of people have had to leave their homes for safety.

At least 43 people including fire-fighters have been injured and six people have died.

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