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Video shows the destructive force of the Lilac Fire

Posted at 9:28 PM, Dec 08, 2017
and last updated 2017-12-09 00:29:28-05

SAN DIEGO (KGTV) -- Video captured throughout Thursday and Friday captures the destruction of the Lilac Fire. 

As of Friday night, the fire had already consumed 4,100 acres in San Diego County. 

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Cal Fire said in a news release Friday night that the fire had been 15 percent contained, but not before 65 structures were destroyed by the blaze. 

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Saturday and Sunday, strong Santa Ana winds that fed the Lilac Fire are expected to pick up once again with San Diegans hoping that no more fires erupt.