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The 2021 Dixie Fire quickly exploded in size

A firefighter battles flames during the Dixie Fire in Genesee, California, U.S., on Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021. The Dixie Fire grew overnight by nearly 10,000 acres, to 714,219 acres.
A firefighter battles flames during the Dixie Fire in Genesee, California, U.S., on Saturday, Aug. 21, 2021. The Dixie Fire grew overnight by nearly 10,000 acres, to 714,219 acres. Photo: Eric Thayer/Bloomberg (Getty Images)