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Photos Show Highland Fire's Devastation In California

Luis Quinonez talks to a neighbor on the phone while surveying the damage to his property after the Highland Fire passed through Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023, in Aguanga, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
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Luis Quinonez talks to a neighbor on the phone while surveying the damage to his property after the Highland Fire passed through Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023, in Aguanga, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

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C​alifornia's Highland Fire burned homes, buildings and vehicles in Aguanga, California, early this week, chasing thousands from their homes.

T​he fire grew to about 4 square miles, and is currently 15% contained, according to CalFire.

(​MORE: Gusty Winds Drive California Wildfire; Evacuations Ensue)

The fire destroyed three structures and damaged six others, Riverside County Fire Department spokesperson Jeff LaRusso said.

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A​bout 4,000 residents were ordered to evacuate from the city of Aguanga, which is located about 100 miles southeast of Los Angeles.

The Santa Ana winds have fueled the flames over the past two days, and rough terrain has made the fire difficult for firefighters to battle. The gusty winds were forecast through Thursday, and the Riverside County Fire Department said that could cause the blaze to spread west and southwest.

C​lick through the slideshow above to see images of the fire and what it left behind in Aguanga.

Senior editor Nicole Bonaccorso works as weather.com's photo editor and writes about breaking news, travel, climate and more.

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