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California's Carr Fire Jumps Sacramento River, Reaching Outskirts Of Redding

The fire that began earlier in the week tripled in size overnight Thursday, fueled by high winds, record-breaking temperatures and low humidity.

Updated at 4:50 a.m. ET

A fast moving fire in northern California jumped the Sacramento River, sending residents in the city of Redding fleeing ahead of the flames late Thursday in one of several wildfires sweeping through the state.

Cal Fire announced the death early Friday of a private bulldozer operator, who was

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