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LA Wildfire Death Toll Rises to 24

Jan 13, 2025

Forest fires in Los Angeles, California, have claimed 24 lives, with 8 fatalities in the Palisades Fire and 16 in the Eaton Fire. According to Los Angeles County officials, 16 people remain missing, and evacuation orders affect…

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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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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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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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Turkish Military Pilots on 24/7 Standby for Wildfire Response

Oct 31, 2024

Türkiye’s Army Aviation Command is on constant alert with helicopter crews ready to combat forest fires, playing a critical role in protecting natural areas. The Turkish Armed Forces (TAF), as part of its "Reserve Force,"…

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Wildfire in Orange County Continues

Sep 10, 2024

A wildfire broke out in Orange County, USA yesterday afternoon and quickly spread to a wider area, nearing residential areas and injuring three people. People in nearby buildings were ordered to evacuate to safe areas. The flames have…

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Azerbaijan’s Amphibious Aircraft Joins Türkiye’s Wildfire Battle

Aug 26, 2024

Azerbaijan has deployed a "BE-200ÇS" amphibious aircraft to assist Türkiye in combating forest fires, following the directive of Azerbaijani President İlham Aliyev. The aircraft, sent by the Azerbaijani Ministry of Emergency…

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Two Die during Brazil Wildfires

Aug 24, 2024

Two people died while fighting the flames in the forest fires in the city of Urupes in the Brazilian state of Sao Paulo. "We currently have 30 cities on high alert due to major fires. We are working to bring the situation under control…

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Wildfire on Yamanlar Mountain Threatens İzmir

Aug 16, 2024

A wildfire on Yamanlar Mountain in İzmir's Karşıyaka district has rapidly grown, driven by strong winds, and is now threatening nearby residential areas. The blaze, which started last night at 21:10, has blanketed the city center in smoke,…

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