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Cedar Fire Still Burning Out Of Control Top Stories
10-27-2003 10:01:PM
(San Diego, CA) -- The Cedar Fire has now consumed more than 206-thousand acres according to the California Department of Forestry. More than 300 houses and other structures have been destroyed since the blaze began Saturday night near Ramona. The fire is still burning out of control tonight, primarily in the East County. There is no word yet on a time for containment, much less control. Evacuations are under way in Julian, Ramona and Eucalyptus Hills. Residents will be allowed back home once authorities say the danger has passed. Thirteen deaths have been attributed to the three major fires that erupted in the county over the weekend. Besides the Cedar Fire, the Paradise Fire near Valley Center has burned more than 20-thousand acres and the Otay Fire in the south county has charred more than 35-thousand acres. At least 13 people have been killed in the fires and authorities say the death toll will likely be much higher.