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California Wildfires Claim Lives and Devastate Homes

Jan 9, 2025

Wildfires in California's Los Angeles County have claimed five lives and destroyed 1,500 structures, including multimillion-dollar homes. High winds fueled the flames, spreading across 17,234 acres in Pacific Palisades and…

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Five Killed in California Wildfires

Jan 9, 2025

Five people were reported dead in the ongoing wildfires, which have also damaged over 1,100 structures in the US state of California. Due to the ongoing wildfires in Los Angeles, many districts have suspended school. At least 19 out of…

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California Fire Spreads to 3,000 Acres

Jan 8, 2025

The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection reported that the wildfire that started in the Pacific Palisades area of Los Angeles and spread to homes, businesses and vehicles has so far reduced 2,921 acres to ashes. The…

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Thousands Evacuate as California Wildfire Rages

Jan 8, 2025

A fast-spreading wildfire in California's Pacific Palisades near Los Angeles has forced the evacuation of 30,000 residents from 10,000 households. Strong winds have driven the flames into residential areas, prompting a large-scale…

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Small Plane Crashes Into Factory in California, 2 Dead, 18 Injured

Jan 3, 2025

A single-engine plane crashed into a furniture factory roof in Fullerton, California, killing two people and injuring 18. The Van's Aircraft RV-10 had requested an emergency landing shortly after taking off from Fullerton Airport…

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California Forest Fire Forces Thousands to Evacuate

Dec 12, 2024

The "Franklin Fire" in Malibu, California, has burned 4,037 acres since it began on December 9, destroying nine buildings. Approximately 6,300 residents have been evacuated, with schools and workplaces closed. Firefighters are…

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Earthquakes Shake California Coast

Dec 6, 2024

Two earthquakes, measuring 7.0 and 5.8 in magnitude, struck off the coast of California. The first quake, a 7.0 magnitude tremor, occurred 99 kilometers off Ferndale in the Pacific Ocean at a depth of 10 kilometers, according to the US…

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California Wildfire Destroys 132 Structures, State of Emergency Declared

Nov 8, 2024

A fierce wildfire in Ventura County, California, has engulfed 20,000 acres in just 24 hours, destroying 132 structures and damaging 88 others. The fire, fueled by strong winds, remains largely uncontrolled, with only 5%…

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Several Homes Burnt and 2 Hospitalized After Wildfire in California

Nov 7, 2024

More than 14,000 acres have been burnt by a wildfire that started on Wednesday northwest of Los Angeles, California, the US, engulfing several homes and cutting off power to thousands of residents. At least two people were hospitalized due…

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California Battles Felicia Fire

Oct 4, 2024

The Felicia fire that started Thursday afternoon near the southwestern bank of Lake Piru in California, United States, has burned nearly 300 acres. The flames stranded 5 boaters who took shelter in the lakeside and threatened three to five…

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