Lightning strike in Yosemite lights California town on fire

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Lightning strike in Yosemite lights California town on fire

Emil Lendof

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Jul 19, 2017

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Detwiler Fire Spreading Rapidly Threatens Historic Town Mariposa

The Detwiler Fire burns in the hills above Mariposa, California. More than 1,400 firefighters battled the blaze that burned more than 25,000 acres, forced hundreds to evacuate and destroyed at least eight structures. California has suffered widespread fires in recent days, with a lightning strike near Yosemite National Park sparking a blaze that destroyed more than 10 square miles of forest. Getty Images

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A Los Angeles County firefighter monitors the Detwiler Fire. Getty Images

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MARIPOSA, CA – JULY 18: A firefighter monitors the Detwiler Fire on July 18, 2017 in Mariposa, California. More than 1,400 firefighters are battling the Detwiler Fire that has burned… Getty Images

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MARIPOSA, CA – JULY 18: A firefighter sprays water on the Detwiler Fire on July 18, 2017 in Mariposa, California. More than 1,400 firefighters are battling the Detwiler Fire that… Getty Images

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MARIPOSA, CA – JULY 18: A firefighter sprays water on the Detwiler Fire on July 18, 2017 in Mariposa, California. More than 1,400 firefighters are battling the Detwiler Fire that… Getty Images

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TOPSHOT – A firefighter sprays down flames as the Detwiler fire rages on, near the town of Mariposa, California on July 18, 2017. California has suffered widespread fires in recent… AFP/Getty Images

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A real estate sign is surrounded by flames as the Detwiler fire rages on near the town of Mariposa, California on July 18, 2017. California has suffered widespread fires in… AFP/Getty Images

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Fire illuminates the scene where the remains of a burned out property are seen near the town of Mariposa, California on July 18, 2017. California has suffered widespread fires in… AFP/Getty Images

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Firefighter Sam Goodspeed of the Nevada City Fire Department looks toward approaching flames as the Detwiler Fire rages. AFP/Getty Images

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Firefighters monitor flames on the side of a road as the Detwiler fire rages on near the town of Mariposa, California on July 18, 2017. California has suffered widespread fires… AFP/Getty Images

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A firefighter sprays down flames as the Detwiler fire rages on near the town of Mariposa, California on July 18, 2017. California has suffered widespread fires in recent days, with… AFP/Getty Images

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MARIPOSA, CA – JULY 18: Dried grass burns during the Detwiler Fire on July 18, 2017 in Mariposa, California. More than 1,400 firefighters are battling the Detwiler Fire that has… Getty Images

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MARIPOSA, CA – JULY 19: A burned out car sits next to a home that was destroyed by the Detwiler Fire on July 19, 2017 in Mariposa, California. More than… Getty Images

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MARIPOSA, CA – JULY 19: A burned out car sits next to a home that was destroyed by the Detwiler Fire on July 19, 2017 in Mariposa, California. More than… Getty Images

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MARIPOSA, CA – JULY 19: A gas line continues to burn at a home that was destroyed by the Detwiler Fire on July 19, 2017 in Mariposa, California. More than… Getty Images

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MARIPOSA, CA – JULY 19: A half burned real estate sign stands on the side of the road during the Detwiler Fire on July 19, 2017 in Mariposa, California. More… Getty Images

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