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Forest fires near Malibu in California have destroyed dozens of homes and forced the evacuation of up to 20,000 people, officials have said.Forest fires near Malibu in California have destroyed dozens of homes and forced the evacuation of up to 20,000 people, officials have said.
Around 2,200 acres have been scorched. About 35 homes have been destroyed so far and hundreds more are threatened. About 2,200 acres have been scorched. About 35 homes have been destroyed so far and hundreds more are threatened.
Firefighters are still battling flames. No injuries have been reported and the cause of the fire is as yet unknown. Firefighters are still battling flames and two have suffered minor injuries. The cause of the fire is unknown.
Last month wildfires in California killed at least 14 people and forced 640,000 from their homes.Last month wildfires in California killed at least 14 people and forced 640,000 from their homes.
A total of 17,000 firefighters have been deployed to tackle the blaze, said Inspector Rick Dominguez of the Los Angeles County Fire Department.