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Coastal homes burn as hot winds fuel California fires

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A fast-moving fire fueled by high winds burned at least six homes in Southern California on Friday, engulfing expensive coastal properties and prompting thousands to evacuate.

What the coverage shows

Both NPR and France 24 center the fire on Southern California coastal properties, high winds, and evacuations. France 24 is more specific, saying at least six homes burned and placing the account on Friday, while NPR describes homes burning and says thousands were prompted to evacuate. The framing is otherwise closely matched.

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