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    Families evacuated from base housing due to California wildfires [Image 31 of 31]

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    A group of children and adults are seated on wooden bleachers in what appears to be a gymnasium or community hall. A military service member in camouflage uniform sits on the right side, accompanied by a white dog, while several children of varying ages sit alongside adults. The scene suggests a family gathering or military homecoming/send-off event.

    CAMP PENDLETON, CALIFORNIA, UNITED STATES

    05.14.2014

    Photo by Cpl. Sarah Wolff 

    Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton

    Families are evacuated from base housing on Marine Corps Camp Pendleton, Calif., due to California wildfires May 14, 2014. The Tomahawk fire, in the northeast section of Camp Pendleton has burned more than 6,000 acres forcing evacuations of housing areas on base and various schools both on and off base. Aircraft from 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing and the Camp Pendleton Fire Department worked in coordination with CALFIRE to prevent fires from spreading off base. Marine officials are coordinating with CALFIRE for the further use of military aircraft pending the wildfire status within San Diego County.

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    Date Taken: 05.14.2014
    Date Posted: 05.15.2014 14:25
    Photo ID: 1343809
    VIRIN: 140514-M-LD192-995
    Resolution: 960x640
    Size: 91.54 KB
    Location: CAMP PENDLETON, CALIFORNIA, US
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    A large wildfire is burning intensely behind a chain-link fence in what appears to be a dry, arid landscape. Tall orange and yellow flames extend horizontally across the frame, driven by wind, with heavy gray smoke billowing upward. The foreground shows dry, yellowed grass and a dirt road alongside a wooden utility pole.
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    A large, dark plume of black and brown smoke dominates the sky above what appears to be a military installation or base facility. The fire or explosion source appears to be located just beyond a hillside or berm behind the compound. Personnel and military equipment are visible on the grounds, suggesting an active emergency situation.
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    Two U.S. Marines in desert camouflage uniforms are interacting with a civilian woman inside what appears to be a gymnasium or indoor facility. One Marine is standing and holding leashes attached to at least two dogs, while the other Marine sits on bleachers alongside the woman. The setting suggests a community outreach, family support, or therapy dog program event.
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    An aerial or elevated view of a wildfire burning across a dry, hilly landscape. Multiple smoke columns — including dark black smoke on the left and lighter gray smoke in the center — rise from burning vegetation across a wide valley. The surrounding terrain shows dry, brown grassland and scrubland typical of a semi-arid region, with mountains visible in the hazy background.
    A large, intense wildfire is burning through dry vegetation and shrubland. In the foreground, a row of what appear to be metal utility boxes or equipment enclosures are positioned in a dry grass field directly in the path of the advancing flames. Thick black and orange smoke billows high into the sky, and a tree on the right side of the frame is partially engulfed or scorched.
    A wildfire is actively burning along both sides of a two-lane highway in what appears to be an arid, desert or semi-arid landscape. Flames are visibly consuming vegetation on the right roadside, while large plumes of dense smoke fill the sky and reduce visibility along the road ahead. The ground near the fire shows blackened, already-burned earth indicating the fire has been spreading.
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    A U.S. Marine in desert camouflage uniform holds a young child dressed in a pink shirt, who appears to be resting or sleeping against his shoulder. The Marine's expression appears contemplative or emotional, suggesting this may be a reunion or farewell event. The background shows an indoor facility, likely a gymnasium or community hall, with other people visible in soft focus.
    A family consisting of a man in military camouflage uniform, a woman in casual clothing, and a young boy are seated on a hardwood floor against a white wall. A large dark-colored dog, appearing to be a Great Dane or similar breed, stands behind them. The setting suggests they may be sheltering in a public or institutional building, possibly during an emergency evacuation.
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    A group of children and adults are seated on wooden bleachers in what appears to be a gymnasium or community hall. A military service member in camouflage uniform sits on the right side, accompanied by a white dog, while several children of varying ages sit alongside adults. The scene suggests a family gathering or military homecoming/send-off event.

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