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Welcome back to Forum. I'm Alexis Madrigal on Friday, the Dixie Fire, which has ravaged

490,000 acres in Northern California and leveled the town of Greenfield, became the second

largest fire in state history. Of the 10 biggest fires in recorded California history,

seven have taken place in the last three years.

On Thursday, Governor Gavin Newsom declared a state of emergency in Siski, Nevada, and Placer counties,

and the fire remains less than 25 percent contained. So for the rest of the show, we're going to

check in on the latest with the Dixie Fire, answering your questions about how the state is

responding and what

lies ahead. Joining us first is Scott Rod, reporter with Capitol Public Radio. Welcome to the show, Scott.

Thanks for having me on. So help us understand the sort of basics of what happened. I mean,

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