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Fighting fires and fighting dragons.

The wildfires raging through California continue to dominate headlines today.

As of this writing, 42 were confirmed dead from the campfire blaze ravaging the northern part of the state,

while two more have perished from the smaller,

yet still devastating infernoes to the south. All totaled, more than 300,000 people have been

displaced, and with roughly 100 still unaccounted for, officials fear the death toll will

rise over the coming days and weeks.

While the worst of the damage has come in the northern part of the state,

hurricane-level winds are expected to exacerbate flames in the south as gusts pour over mountain passes in the region.

Moreover, even those outside the reach of the infernos

have suffered as the wildfires have sent up smoke and particles that pollute the air far beyond the scope of the blaze.

Yet, despite or perhaps because of, the dangers of the wildfires, other news from the region has also struck accord with people around the world.

Stan Lee, creator and mastermind of Marvel Comics and its litany of superhero movies,

passed away in Los Angeles on Monday at the age of 95.

For the better part of six decades, he captivated the minds of children and adults alike

through iconic figures such as Iron Man, Spider-Man, the Hulk, and Thor.

He pushed boundaries with characters like the Black Panther

and took people on adventures across space alongside the Guardians of the Galaxy.

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