California National Guard troops deployed to fight wildfires
California is still experiencing a wildfire crisis more than two weeks after an initial lightning storm ignited more than 1,700 fires. Authorities said more than 320 fires still were active Thursday. Thousands of Northern Californians continue to evacuate. Guest: Joshpae White, engineer with Cal Fire in Northern California
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