In this Aug. 4, 2021, photo flames consume a home surrounded by trees on Highway 89 as the Dixie Fire tears through the community of Greenville in Plumas County, Calif. Wildfires have destroyed nearly 50,000 homes in California alone in the past five years, and scientists say global warming is only making things worse. While much attention is focused on managing overgrown forests, fire managers say it’s equally crucial to increase the fire resistance of homes and the area immediately around them, known as "defensible space." (AP Photo/Noah Berger) **FILE**
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Ovi scores goal 890, Caps lose to Sabres 8-5
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