The chimney is the only thing left standing of a structure after
wildfire roared through Cuyamaca Mountain, California, October 29,
2003. California fire officials warned on Wednesday that one of the
biggest of the wildfires they are fighting could be on the verge of
taking an "apocalyptic" turn if it spreads to "a deadline" of diseased
and highly flammable trees in the San Bernardino Mountains. Officials
said that at least 18 people have died in one of the state's worst-ever
wildfire seasons. REUTERS/Fred Greaves

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