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Deadly Redding fire burns 500 structures, threatens new communities

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 moved toward the towns of Igo and Ono, prompting new evacuations. Conditions this weekend aren't expected to give firefighters much relief. High temperatures in

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