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2003 Fire Victims Reach Out to Help Others

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By Scott Horsley

Published October 26, 2007 at 4:00 PM EDT

The massive Cedar fire in 2003 destroyed hundreds of homes in the San Diego area. Now, people who lost their homes in 2003 are providing both practical advice and inspiration to the victims of this week's devastating fires.

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