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The LA fires are still raging, but the winds are expected to calm down in the coming days
The number of deaths due to California wildfires has risen to 21, the Los Angeles Sheriff’s Office said. The fires have claimed at least 21 lives and have destroyed over 3,000 structures, as per the Los Angeles County Fire Department. As many as three major fires are burning in the state, including the Palisades, Eaton…
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High winds are threatening progress as a new fire breaks out in Southern California
A new wildfire in California, US, on Monday night destroyed at least one home and damaged two others, officials said. The wildfire, which began in Los Angeles’ La Quinta area, has now spread to over 90,000 acres and is 15% contained. More than 20 people have died and over 2 lakh people have been forced…
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The LA Fires could be the turning point for the tide
Authorities in Los Angeles said they are investigating why an emergency alert was sent to more than 10 million residents during the recent wildfires in the city. Officials said the alert was sent in error and called for an investigation into why it was sent. The fires have forced thousands of people to evacuate from…
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Several local landmarks are being destroyed in the Southern California fires
Several landmarks in Los Angeles have been destroyed due to the wildfires in California, USA, including the ‘Will Rogers Ranch House’ and a bungalow-style beachside motel built by William Randolph Hearst. Several other landmarks have been damaged, including film studios, a charter high school and a Jewish community centre. Reportedly, the fires have caused the…