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Take Two

About 20 wildfires burn across California

By Take Two Staff
Published Aug 3, 2015
Flames from the Rocky Fire approach a house in Lower Lake, Calif., Friday. More than 5,000 firefighters are now battling large blazes in California; hundreds of residents are under evacuation orders in affected areas.
Flames from the Rocky Fire approach a house in Lower Lake, Calif., Friday. More than 5,000 firefighters are now battling large blazes in California; hundreds of residents are under evacuation orders in affected areas.
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Take Two translates the day’s headlines for Southern California, making sense of the news and cultural events that affect our lives. Produced by Southern California Public Radio and broadcast from October 2012 – June 2021. Hosted by A Martinez.

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About 20 wildfires burn across California

The Rocky Fire, north of San Francisco, burned nearly 60,000 acres over the weekend and forced the evacuation of 12,000 people.

It's just one of about 20 major wildfires burning throughout the state. Daniel Berlant, a spokesman for Cal Fire, joined the show with updates.

To listen to the full interview, click on the blue audio player above.