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California wildfires scorch homes, triggering massive evacuation

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Thousands of Californians are under evacuation orders as massive wildfires spread into urban areas, worsened by strong Santa Ana winds. "CBS Saturday Morning" delivers two hours of original reporting and breaking news, as well as profiles of leading figures in culture and the arts.

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Both outlets frame the story around a fast-growing California wildfire, evacuation orders, and the threat to homes, with both extracts also pointing to strong Santa Ana winds as a key factor. CNN is more specific, naming Orange County, the Norte Fire, and 250 acres burned, while 60 Minutes uses broader language about thousands under evacuation and wildfires spreading into urban areas. Only CNN’s extract gives a specific fire name and acreage, and only 60 Minutes’ extract mentions “CBS Saturday Morning” in a separate promotional note.

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