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The latest on the Blue Cut fire and the evacuees, the uncertain future of DACA, comic books for the blind
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Aug 17, 2016
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The latest on the Blue Cut fire and the evacuees, the uncertain future of DACA, comic books for the blind

The Blue Cut Fire is burning out of control off Interstate 15 in San Bernardino, the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, comic books for the blind.

The Blue Cut Fire off Interstate 15 in the Cajon Pass Tuesday evening. 



The Blue Cut Fire burns in San Bernardino County Tuesday evening August 16th, 2016. The fire had burned 15,000 acres and was 0% contained, with multiple structures threatened and destroyed. Interstate 15 was also shut down at the 215.
The Blue Cut Fire off Interstate 15 in the Cajon Pass Tuesday evening. The Blue Cut Fire burns in San Bernardino County Tuesday evening August 16th, 2016. The fire had burned 15,000 acres and was 0% contained, with multiple structures threatened and destroyed. Interstate 15 was also shut down at the 215.
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The Blue Cut Fire is burning out of control off Interstate 15 in San Bernardino, what drought and fires mean for CA's future, making comic books for the blind.

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