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1,200 firefighters battle California wildfire

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    Firefighters in Northern California battle all night against electrical fires

    Firefighters worked overnight to contain the Northern California Electra fire that began on Monday, July 4. Cal Fire said the fire was 3,034 acres and it was zero percent as of Tuesday morning. Evacuation orders were issued on Monday and expanded to more areas Tuesday afternoon, according to the Amador County Sheriff’s Office. crews and multiple aircraft are currently working to set up containment lines. “This video, filmed by photojournalist Alekz Londos, shows firefighters at the scene early July 5. Credit: Alekz Londos via Storyful