US EditionThousands flee as wildfires burn out of control in and around Los Angeles and homes are destroyed
- Wildfires are burning out of control in and around Los Angeles, prompting tens of thousands to flee their homes.
- About 30,000 residents are under evacuation orders, with more than 13,000 structures threatened by the flames.
- Several people in Malibu are being treated for burn injuries, and a firefighter suffered a serious head injury.
- Gov. Gavin Newsom reported that many homes have burned due to the wildfires.
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LA crews race to halt wildfires ahead of high winds
Weather forecasters in California are warning fierce winds which fuelled the infernos around Los Angeles are expected to pick up again this week, as fire crews on the ground race to make progress controlling the three wildfires.On Sunday, officials warned that after a weekend of relatively calm winds, the notoriously dry Santa Ana winds would pick up again from Sunday night until Wednesday, reaching speeds of up to 60mph (96km/h).Progress have b…
LA fires: firefighters battle to contain three fires
Firefighters are still battling to contain three fires around Los Angeles – and officials warn the risk remains “very high” with “critical fire weather conditions” continuing into next week. Entire stretches of the city, from Malibu to Pasadena – are without power, water and communications.
LA wildfires devour more homes even as fierce winds ease
Two massive wildfires menacing Los Angeles from the east and west were still burning uncontained, but a brief respite from the fierce winds that have fanned the flames for two days allowed crews to slow their explosive spread.
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