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More than 400 military families in San Diego County and the surrounding areas take refuge in the gym on Naval Air Station North Island, Calif., on Oct. 23, 2007, after being evacuated from their homes due to encroaching wildfires.

More than 400 military families take refuge.

More than 400 military families in San Diego County and the surrounding areas take refuge in the gym on Naval Air Station North Island, Calif., on Oct. 23, 2007, after being evacuated from their homes due to encroaching wildfires.

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