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https://wamu.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/07/18/fire182way_wide-ec6bd5ad1090e80588d6b7f38768d2a114d62b68-1024x575.jpg1024575The blaze has already consumed about 23,000 acres and has forced 6,000 people to flee. About 3,000 firefighters are on the scene. It's not clear whether the weather in coming days will help or hurt.