14 Fires in California

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14 fires in California October 23 2007. This is almost a ghostly image with white smoke drifting over the Pacific ocean from fires in Southern California. At least 14 massive fires are reported to have scorched about 425 square miles from north of Los Angeles to southeast of San Diego. Dry, drought-stricken vegetation and Santa Ana winds, which can reach hurricane speeds, have contributed to the devastating effect of these blazes.