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Photos of California wildfires show raging flames and devastating aftermath

Two wildfires in California have been raging for days. This is what they look like through the eyes of people on the ground.
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Photos of California wildfires show raging flames and devastating aftermath
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Firefighters continue to battle the flames as two deadly wildfires in Southern California rage on.

Major parks and highways continue to be closed as fire crews work on containing the Soberanes and Sand fires. Thousands of homes have been evacuated.

SEE ALSO: Fleeting firenado caught on camera in California wildfire

The fires began on Friday due to scorching temperatures, high winds and the on-going drought in part fueled by global climate change.

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