The Thomas Fire is seen from the air as it continues to burn in Ventura County, California, Sat., Dec. 9, 2017. By Saturday night, the Thomas Fire had burned 173,000 acres and destroyed over 500 structures since it started Dec. 4. ( Air National Guard

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