The day's other headlines begin in California, where the rapidly spreading park fire is now the fifth largest in state history.

Firefighters battled its flames overnight as they were fanned by gusty winds.

As of today

today the blaze had scorched nearly 600 square miles.

At a briefing this morning Governor Gavin Newsom

said this summer's fire activity is already well above average and he urged residents to heed

official warnings. This is the beginning of the season. We're seeing significantly

more intense activity and so I pray that people are mindful of these

evacuation orders they take them seriously you can replace a home you can

replace a life.

dozens of other large fires are burning in the west amid hot and dry conditions

that's in stark contrast to the northeast where torrential rains soaked northern Vermont again today.

Rivers washed out roads and authorities had to rescue some two dozen people.

In southern India, landslides have killed at least 106 people and many more are believed

to be trapped under the debris.

Heavy rain sent mud and waters gushing through the hills of Kerala State.

Rescurers used zip lines over rushing waters to search for survivors.

Local media are reporting that many of the victims were employees at the area's T- Farms

and estates and their families.

All the victims were sleeping yesterday night when the disaster struck.

Victims, including children, were buried in the landslide before sunrise.

Corrala is one of India's most popular tourist destinations and is prone to heavy rains.

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