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Fire risk and strong winds continue in Southern California with rain on the horizon

Fire risk and strong winds continue in Southern California with rain on the horizon

Southern California was forecast to face more dangerous winds on Wednesday, but could get some badly needed rain this weekend, which could create new challenges like toxic ash runoff.
by The Associated Press

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Dangerous winds return to Southern California as new wildfires break out

Dangerous winds return to Southern California as new wildfires break out

A second day of windy and dry conditions is in store for Southern California. Winds have picked up and are expected to continue through Tuesday morning, raising the risk of new wildfires sparking.
by The Associated Press

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LA’s Olympic venues were spared by wildfires, but the city’s rebuild could impact the Games’ runup

LA’s Olympic venues were spared by wildfires, but the city’s rebuild could impact the Games’ runup

The deadly wildfires that have ravaged sections of Los Angeles left an indelible imprint on the region’s landscape and psyche. The runup to the city hosting the 2028 Olympics and Paralympics will coincide with massive rebuilding of housing and infrastructure at a time when the region’s resources figure to be stretched to the max.
by The Associated Press

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Fire at one of the world’s largest battery plants in California forces evacuations

Fire at one of the world’s largest battery plants in California forces evacuations

Hundreds of people have been ordered to evacuate and part of Highway 1 in Northern California has been closed due to a major fire at one of the world’s largest battery storage plants. 
by The Associated Press

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Minnesota ER nurse shares experience with Red Cross at LA shelter for fire victims

Minnesota ER nurse shares experience with Red Cross at LA shelter for fire victims

Among the 400-plus Red Cross volunteers and employees offering emotional support, food, recovery planning, shelter and financial assistance to people and pets in the Los Angeles area is an ER nurse from Victoria: 25-year-old Ryan Bohara.
by Cathy Wurzer, Gracie Stockton and Megan Burks

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A tortoise survival tale: How Tiptoe escaped Southern California's wildfires

A tortoise survival tale: How Tiptoe escaped Southern California's wildfires

For years, Tiptoe has been a beloved sight in Pacific Palisades, quietly tromping along sidewalks and growing a major social media following. But last week, he lost his home to wildfires.
by Alina Hartounian

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What to know about the devastation from the Los Angeles-area fires

What to know about the devastation from the Los Angeles-area fires

The Palisades Fire, along the coast, has been blamed for eight deaths, while the Eaton Fire farther inland has been blamed for 17 others, the LA County medical examiner’s office said. Nearly 30 people were missing.
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