The largest wildfire wreaking havoc across Los Angeles this week has changed direction, prompting new evacuation orders and presenting an additional challenge for the already exhausted firefighters. Since Tuesday, six simultaneous fires have ravaged neighborhoods in Los Angeles County, claiming at least 11 lives and destroying or damaging 10,000 structures. Officials expect these numbers to rise once firefighters conduct thorough …
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The wildfires in Los Angeles have been described as “worse than being in a movie” by Andrew Duggan, a man originally from Co Cork, who now resides in Altadena. He and his partner, Renata, have lost everything in the devastating blaze that consumed their home and design studio within just five hours. Andrew has lived in Altadena for several years, …
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Wildfires have engulfed Los Angeles, claiming the lives of at least five people, destroying hundreds of homes, and severely straining firefighting resources and water supplies. Over 100,000 residents have been ordered to evacuate as strong, dry winds have fueled the rapid spread of the fires, which have been burning through dry terrain with little resistance for the past two days. …
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