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Damage Totals Mounting For Butte Fire

September 13, 2015

10:15 p.m. - Cal Fire says 135 homes and 83 other structures have been destroyed in the Butte Fire, which is burning in Amador and Calaveras counties. As of Sunday evening, the blaze stands at 65,300 acres and is 25 percent contained.

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Valley Fire At 50,000 Acres, Report Of One Fatality

September 13, 2015

UPDATE 9:10 p.m. - The Valley Fire has killed at least one person, and destroyed more than 400 homes and businesses. It is burning out of control south of Clear Lake in Lake and Napa counties. The blaze has grown to 50,000 acres with no containment.

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Northern And Central California Wildfires Weekend Updates

September 13, 2015

A look at the details of some of the major fires burning in northern and central California. The incidents are updated several times throughout the day, as new information becomes available.

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Valley Fire In Lake County Explodes to 25,000 Acres; Mandatory Evacuations

September 12, 2015

UPDATE 11:28 p.m. Cal Fire reports the Valley Fire has exploded to 25,00 acres, and has forced mandatory evacuations in Lake County. Four Cal Fire firefighters were burned, and are in stable condition at UC Davis Medical Center.

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Butte Fire: 86 Homes, 51 Outbuildings Burned; Mandatory Evacuations

September 12, 2015

Sunday 8:04 a.m. Containment of the Butte Fire has increased to 20 percent, but evacuation orders remain for San Andreas, Mokelumne Hill, and Pine Grove. At least 86 homes and 51 outbuildings have been destroyed.

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Butte Fire Grows To Nearly 65,000 Acres, Spreading In All Directions

September 11, 2015

UPDATE 11:55 p.m. - Cal Fire says the Butte Fire has grown to 64,728 acres, with containment reduced to 5 percent. The fire continues to expand in all directions. Evacuation notices updated.

Sacramento Honors Heroes With A Parade

September 11, 2015 | Bob Moffitt

Alek Skarlatos, Spencer Stone and Anthony Sadler rode on a red, white, and blue float that also carried a replica of the Statue of Liberty. The crowd waved American flags, took cell-phone pictures and cheered. Cannons along the route fired confetti.

State Government

California Senate Sends End-Of-Life Bill to Governor Brown

September 11, 2015 | Chris Nichols

The bill would require patients to make two verbal requests of a physician for a lethal prescription, at least 15 days apart, as well as a written request.

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California Wildfires: Rough Fire 18th Largest In State History

September 11, 2015 | Ed Joyce

The largest active wildfire in California, the Rough Fire in Fresno County, is also the 18th largest in state history.

Storify: Sacramento Celebrates Hometown Heroes

September 11, 2015

The Hometown Heroes Parade is being held in Sacramento Friday for the three local men credited with stopping a terrorist attack last month on a train from Amsterdam to Paris.