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Southern California's biggest wildfire continues to grow, reaching Santa Barbara County

VENTURA, Calif. - Wildfires fanned by sustained Santa Ana winds continued to wreak havoc across Southern California on Friday as blazes in Los Angeles, San Diego and Ventura counties destroyed more than 500 structures, sent 212,000 people fleeing and left thousands without power.

In northern San Diego County, the Lilac fire continued to burn Friday morning, holding at 4,100 acres from the night before with no containment. More than 1,000 firefighters were battling the blaze, which roared through Bonsall and into Oceanside late Thursday.

At least three people were injured and 25 horses were killed at a thoroughbred training center. At least 85 structures have been destroyed, including a number of mobile homes, authorities said Friday.

President Donald Trump approved a California disaster declaration

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