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Gifford Fire Nears 100,000 Acres, Triggers Fresh Evacuations

Forecasters warn that hot, dry conditions will worsen flames after overnight winds pushed the blaze toward new communities.

Gifford Fire in California Tops 65,000 Acres as Containment Stalls at 3%