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California's Largest Wildfire of 2024 Nears Containment

The Corral Fire, which has burned over 14,000 acres near Tracy, is now 75% contained as firefighters brace for an upcoming heat wave.

  • Thousands of residents were evacuated but have since returned home.
  • Two firefighters sustained injuries while battling the blaze.
  • The fire began near the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory but did not threaten its operations.
  • Evacuation orders have been downgraded to warnings, though residents remain on alert.
  • Firefighters made significant progress due to favorable weather conditions over the weekend.
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