Deadly wildfire in Hemet, California fueled by hot conditions | USA TODAY

Hot conditions are fueling a rapidly expanding wildfire in Southern California.

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Two people died and another person was injured by a wildfire in southern California that is rapidly spreading toward the west amid hot conditions. The Fairview Fire had grown to over 3 square miles as of Monday night with just 5% containment.

Cal Fire first reported the Fairview Fire, located in an unincorporated area near Hemet, around 4 p.m. Monday. By 4:50 p.m., the fire had grown to about 500 acres and was burning at a rapid rate of spread. Cal Fire confirmed the two fatalities and one injury. Seven structures have been destroyed, with several others damaged.

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