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The #FairviewFire, a wildfire raging near Hemet, has burned 27,463 acres and is only 5% contained as of Friday morning.

Fire officials worry strong winds and storms from Tropical Storm Kay could further intensify California’s largest blaze of the year.

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The incoming storm could dump rain on the fire — which would greatly help firefighting — but the system could also remain east of the flames, which would instead blow major winds toward the wildfire.

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Cal Fire officials warned the fire would “continue to spread in all areas” because of the storm from Tropical Storm Kay bringing shifting winds.

“We’re still dealing with extreme winds,” Cordova said. “Our biggest concern is this weather system.”

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Parts of Riverside County are under a flood watch and high-wind warning Friday, with gusts getting up to 70 mph in the mountains. The threat of flooding is extended through Saturday night, according to the National Weather Service.

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Almost 24,000 people from Hemet to Temecula are under evacuation orders as the Fairview fire continues to spread, growing almost 4,000 acres since Thursday evening, Cal Fire Capt. Richard Cordova said.

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The #FairviewFire is one of several wildfires burning across California.

Get a closer look at the fire and the evacuations at
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Read the latest on the #FairviewFire at latimes.com/california/sto…

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