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This was the scene before the 9/11 Memorial was torn down. It was also the scene before thousands of people were evacuated from their homes after fires ripped through the region. Photo: James Nielsen, Special To The Chronicle
This was the scene before the 9/11 Memorial was torn down. It was also the scene before thousands of people were evacuated from their homes after fires ripped through the region. Photo: James Nielsen, Special To The Chronicle
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This is the scene moments after a wildfire roared through this hilltop mansion in Montecito, Calif. The two-story home was destroyed when the fire roared through the hill. Photo: Chris Wagner / Special To The Chronicle
This is the scene moments after a wildfire roared through this hilltop mansion in Montecito, Calif. The two-story home was destroyed when the fire sprung from two separate causes and raked through the hill. Photo: Chris Wagner / Special To The Chronicle
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This was the scene on Wednesday before the 9/11 Memorial was torn down. The scene was also the scene before thousands of people were evacuated from their homes after fires ripped through the region. Photo: Michael Macor / The Chronicle
This was the scene on Wednesday before the 9/11 Memorial was torn down. The scene was also the scene before thousands of people were evacuated from their homes after fires ripped through the region. Photo: Michael Macor / The Chronicle
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This is the scene before the 9/11 Memorial was torn down. It was also the scene before thousands of people were evacuated from their homes after fires ripped through the region. Photo: Michael Macor / The Chronicle
This was the scene before the 9/11 Memorial was torn down. It was also the scene before thousands of people were evacuated from their homes after fires ripped through the region. Photo: Michael Macor / The Chronicle
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This was the scene before the 9/11 Memorial was torn down. It was also the scene before thousands of people were evacuated from their homes after fires ripped through the