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More than a dozen people missing, 500 structures destroyed as Redding fire rages on

REDDING, Calif. –– A devastating wildfire that has burned more than 500 structures and killed at least two people in Shasta County continued to spread Saturday, threatening new communities as firefighters struggled to keep up.

On Saturday morning, the Carr fire barreled toward the towns of Igo and Ono, prompting new evacuations. High temperatures in Redding were expected to hit 110 degrees Saturday and reach triple digits through Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service.

The challenges facing firefighters are among the

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