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There are fires in Southern California and in the Hollywood Hills
The US State Department on Tuesday tweeted that it is “deeply affected” by the wildfires in Southern California. It added that it will “continue to provide aid and assistance to the American people and the state of California during this difficult time”. The wildfires have killed at least 12 people, destroyed more than 5,000 structures…
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Hilary is nearing California from Mexico with punishing rains
A magnitude 5.1 earthquake hit Southern California on Saturday, marking the first major natural disaster in the region since the 2001 Northridge earthquake. The quake struck just as Tropical Storm Hilary was making landfall in the state. The US Geological Survey said at least two people have died in the earthquake that struck near the…