Fire officials are investigating what started multiple wildfires raging near Los Angeles. The Santa Ana winds are likely driving their rapid growth.
Day: January 8, 2025
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By Jackie Luna, Joe Brock and Matt McKnight LOS ANGELES (Reuters) – Raging wildfires surrounded Los Angeles on Wednesday, killing at least five people, destroying hundreds of homes and stretching firefighting resources and water supplies to the limit, as more than 100,000 people were ordered to evacuate. Fierce winds hindered firefighting operations and fueled the fires, which have burned