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US: Powerful Atmospheric River Brings Major Flood Threat to California 3

A powerful atmospheric river slammed California, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds that elevated the flash flood threat to Level 3. Evacuation warnings have been issued for vulnerable areas near recent burn scars from wildfires, as the storm is expected to bring several months' worth of rain in the span of just a few days.

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US: Powerful Atmospheric River Brings Major Flood Threat to California 2

A powerful atmospheric river began slamming California, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds that elevated the flash flood threat to Level 3. Evacuation warnings have been issued for vulnerable areas near recent burn scars from wildfires, as the storm is expected to bring several months' worth of rain in the span of just a few days.

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US: Powerful Atmospheric River Brings Major Flood Threat to California

A powerful atmospheric river began slamming California, bringing heavy rainfall and strong winds that elevated the flash flood threat to Level 3. Evacuation warnings have been issued for vulnerable areas near recent burn scars from wildfires, as the storm is expected to bring several months' worth of rain in the span of just a few days.

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US: Smoke From Pickett Fire Blankets Sky in Napa County

The Pickett Fire, a fast-growing wildfire, erupted in Napa County, Northern California, on Thursday, August 21, burning more than 6,500 acres by Sunday. Evacuation orders and warnings remained in effect and over 300 residents were without power. This video, filmed on Friday, shows smoke from the fire covering the sky in Calistoga.

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US: Pickett Fire Prompts Evacuations in Napa County, California 3

The Pickett Fire, a fast-growing wildfire, erupted in Napa County, Northern California, on Thursday, August 21, burning more than 3,200 acres by Friday evening. Authorities have issued evacuation orders, but no injuries or structural damage have been reported.

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US: Brush Fire Burns Over 100 Acres Near Dublin and San Ramon in California

A brush fire, named the Parks Fire, burned in the Tri-Valley area near Dublin and San Ramon, California on Friday afternoon, August 22. The fire, fueled by grassy terrain along the Dublin-San Ramon border near Camp Parks and the former FCI Dublin prison, grew to about 118 acres and was 25% contained by evening. Fire crews from Cal Fire, SRVFPD, ACFD, and Camp Parks’ fire department responded, and authorities said the fire posed minimal threat to structures by the evening.

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US: Coyote Fire Spreads in El Dorado County, California

The Coyote Fire started on August 20, 2025, around 2:16 p.m., near Cedar Creek Road and Coyoteville Lane in Somerset, located in El Dorado County, California. By approximately 7 p.m., the wildfire had burned around 400 acres, rapidly spreading from an initial 60 acres earlier in the afternoon. Cal Fire reports evacuation warnings are in place for areas including Omo Ranch Road to Farnham Ridge Road, cautioning that the situation may escalate to mandatory evacuation.

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US: Coyote Fire Spreads in El Dorado County, California 2

The Coyote Fire started on August 20, 2025, around 2:16 p.m., near Cedar Creek Road and Coyoteville Lane in Somerset, located in El Dorado County, California. By approximately 7 p.m., the wildfire had burned around 400 acres, rapidly spreading from an initial 60 acres earlier in the afternoon. Cal Fire reports evacuation warnings are in place for areas including Omo Ranch Road to Farnham Ridge Road, cautioning that the situation may escalate to mandatory evacuation.

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US: Las Vegas Wakes Up to Hazy Skies as California Wildfire Smoke Blankets Region

Smoke from fires across the West and Canada is causing potential health risks for people across the U.S. A smoke alert was issued for the Las Vegas Valley as a result of California wildfires, the Clark County Division of Air Quality announced on Tuesday, August 5. This video filmed on Friday morning, showing a hazy sky over Las Vegas.

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Wildfire Rages Through Los Padres Forest - USA

Gifford Fire burns 30,000 acres in Los Padres National Forest on August 2, 2025. Flames sweep through rugged terrain near Santa Maria, California, forcing evacuations and endangering nearby communities and wildlife. Firefighters battle extreme heat, shifting winds, and dry vegetation as they work to contain the rapidly expanding wildfire. The blaze, fueled by ongoing drought and high temperatures, sends thick smoke across the region, prompting air quality warnings and road closures. The Gifford Fire becomes one of the largest wildfires of the season in California, illustrating the intensifying impact of climate change on fire behavior and frequency in the American West. Authorities continue to monitor fire lines while urging residents to remain alert to changing conditions. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Rages Through Los Padres Forest - USA

Gifford Fire burns 30,000 acres in Los Padres National Forest on August 2, 2025. Flames sweep through rugged terrain near Santa Maria, California, forcing evacuations and endangering nearby communities and wildlife. Firefighters battle extreme heat, shifting winds, and dry vegetation as they work to contain the rapidly expanding wildfire. The blaze, fueled by ongoing drought and high temperatures, sends thick smoke across the region, prompting air quality warnings and road closures. The Gifford Fire becomes one of the largest wildfires of the season in California, illustrating the intensifying impact of climate change on fire behavior and frequency in the American West. Authorities continue to monitor fire lines while urging residents to remain alert to changing conditions. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Rages Through Los Padres Forest - USA

Gifford Fire burns 30,000 acres in Los Padres National Forest on August 2, 2025. Flames sweep through rugged terrain near Santa Maria, California, forcing evacuations and endangering nearby communities and wildlife. Firefighters battle extreme heat, shifting winds, and dry vegetation as they work to contain the rapidly expanding wildfire. The blaze, fueled by ongoing drought and high temperatures, sends thick smoke across the region, prompting air quality warnings and road closures. The Gifford Fire becomes one of the largest wildfires of the season in California, illustrating the intensifying impact of climate change on fire behavior and frequency in the American West. Authorities continue to monitor fire lines while urging residents to remain alert to changing conditions. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Rages Through Los Padres Forest - USA

Gifford Fire burns 30,000 acres in Los Padres National Forest on August 2, 2025. Flames sweep through rugged terrain near Santa Maria, California, forcing evacuations and endangering nearby communities and wildlife. Firefighters battle extreme heat, shifting winds, and dry vegetation as they work to contain the rapidly expanding wildfire. The blaze, fueled by ongoing drought and high temperatures, sends thick smoke across the region, prompting air quality warnings and road closures. The Gifford Fire becomes one of the largest wildfires of the season in California, illustrating the intensifying impact of climate change on fire behavior and frequency in the American West. Authorities continue to monitor fire lines while urging residents to remain alert to changing conditions. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Rages Through Los Padres Forest - USA

Gifford Fire burns 30,000 acres in Los Padres National Forest on August 2, 2025. Flames sweep through rugged terrain near Santa Maria, California, forcing evacuations and endangering nearby communities and wildlife. Firefighters battle extreme heat, shifting winds, and dry vegetation as they work to contain the rapidly expanding wildfire. The blaze, fueled by ongoing drought and high temperatures, sends thick smoke across the region, prompting air quality warnings and road closures. The Gifford Fire becomes one of the largest wildfires of the season in California, illustrating the intensifying impact of climate change on fire behavior and frequency in the American West. Authorities continue to monitor fire lines while urging residents to remain alert to changing conditions. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Rages Through Los Padres Forest - USA

Gifford Fire burns 30,000 acres in Los Padres National Forest on August 2, 2025. Flames sweep through rugged terrain near Santa Maria, California, forcing evacuations and endangering nearby communities and wildlife. Firefighters battle extreme heat, shifting winds, and dry vegetation as they work to contain the rapidly expanding wildfire. The blaze, fueled by ongoing drought and high temperatures, sends thick smoke across the region, prompting air quality warnings and road closures. The Gifford Fire becomes one of the largest wildfires of the season in California, illustrating the intensifying impact of climate change on fire behavior and frequency in the American West. Authorities continue to monitor fire lines while urging residents to remain alert to changing conditions. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Rages Through Los Padres Forest - USA

Gifford Fire burns 30,000 acres in Los Padres National Forest on August 2, 2025. Flames sweep through rugged terrain near Santa Maria, California, forcing evacuations and endangering nearby communities and wildlife. Firefighters battle extreme heat, shifting winds, and dry vegetation as they work to contain the rapidly expanding wildfire. The blaze, fueled by ongoing drought and high temperatures, sends thick smoke across the region, prompting air quality warnings and road closures. The Gifford Fire becomes one of the largest wildfires of the season in California, illustrating the intensifying impact of climate change on fire behavior and frequency in the American West. Authorities continue to monitor fire lines while urging residents to remain alert to changing conditions. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Rages Through Los Padres Forest - USA

Gifford Fire burns 30,000 acres in Los Padres National Forest on August 2, 2025. Flames sweep through rugged terrain near Santa Maria, California, forcing evacuations and endangering nearby communities and wildlife. Firefighters battle extreme heat, shifting winds, and dry vegetation as they work to contain the rapidly expanding wildfire. The blaze, fueled by ongoing drought and high temperatures, sends thick smoke across the region, prompting air quality warnings and road closures. The Gifford Fire becomes one of the largest wildfires of the season in California, illustrating the intensifying impact of climate change on fire behavior and frequency in the American West. Authorities continue to monitor fire lines while urging residents to remain alert to changing conditions. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Rages Through Los Padres Forest - USA

Gifford Fire burns 30,000 acres in Los Padres National Forest on August 2, 2025. Flames sweep through rugged terrain near Santa Maria, California, forcing evacuations and endangering nearby communities and wildlife. Firefighters battle extreme heat, shifting winds, and dry vegetation as they work to contain the rapidly expanding wildfire. The blaze, fueled by ongoing drought and high temperatures, sends thick smoke across the region, prompting air quality warnings and road closures. The Gifford Fire becomes one of the largest wildfires of the season in California, illustrating the intensifying impact of climate change on fire behavior and frequency in the American West. Authorities continue to monitor fire lines while urging residents to remain alert to changing conditions. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Rages Through Los Padres Forest - USA

Gifford Fire burns 30,000 acres in Los Padres National Forest on August 2, 2025. Flames sweep through rugged terrain near Santa Maria, California, forcing evacuations and endangering nearby communities and wildlife. Firefighters battle extreme heat, shifting winds, and dry vegetation as they work to contain the rapidly expanding wildfire. The blaze, fueled by ongoing drought and high temperatures, sends thick smoke across the region, prompting air quality warnings and road closures. The Gifford Fire becomes one of the largest wildfires of the season in California, illustrating the intensifying impact of climate change on fire behavior and frequency in the American West. Authorities continue to monitor fire lines while urging residents to remain alert to changing conditions. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Rages Through Los Padres Forest - USA

Gifford Fire burns 30,000 acres in Los Padres National Forest on August 2, 2025. Flames sweep through rugged terrain near Santa Maria, California, forcing evacuations and endangering nearby communities and wildlife. Firefighters battle extreme heat, shifting winds, and dry vegetation as they work to contain the rapidly expanding wildfire. The blaze, fueled by ongoing drought and high temperatures, sends thick smoke across the region, prompting air quality warnings and road closures. The Gifford Fire becomes one of the largest wildfires of the season in California, illustrating the intensifying impact of climate change on fire behavior and frequency in the American West. Authorities continue to monitor fire lines while urging residents to remain alert to changing conditions. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Rages Through Los Padres Forest - USA

Gifford Fire burns 30,000 acres in Los Padres National Forest on August 2, 2025. Flames sweep through rugged terrain near Santa Maria, California, forcing evacuations and endangering nearby communities and wildlife. Firefighters battle extreme heat, shifting winds, and dry vegetation as they work to contain the rapidly expanding wildfire. The blaze, fueled by ongoing drought and high temperatures, sends thick smoke across the region, prompting air quality warnings and road closures. The Gifford Fire becomes one of the largest wildfires of the season in California, illustrating the intensifying impact of climate change on fire behavior and frequency in the American West. Authorities continue to monitor fire lines while urging residents to remain alert to changing conditions. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Rages Through Los Padres Forest - USA

Gifford Fire burns 30,000 acres in Los Padres National Forest on August 2, 2025. Flames sweep through rugged terrain near Santa Maria, California, forcing evacuations and endangering nearby communities and wildlife. Firefighters battle extreme heat, shifting winds, and dry vegetation as they work to contain the rapidly expanding wildfire. The blaze, fueled by ongoing drought and high temperatures, sends thick smoke across the region, prompting air quality warnings and road closures. The Gifford Fire becomes one of the largest wildfires of the season in California, illustrating the intensifying impact of climate change on fire behavior and frequency in the American West. Authorities continue to monitor fire lines while urging residents to remain alert to changing conditions. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Rages Through Los Padres Forest - USA

Gifford Fire burns 30,000 acres in Los Padres National Forest on August 2, 2025. Flames sweep through rugged terrain near Santa Maria, California, forcing evacuations and endangering nearby communities and wildlife. Firefighters battle extreme heat, shifting winds, and dry vegetation as they work to contain the rapidly expanding wildfire. The blaze, fueled by ongoing drought and high temperatures, sends thick smoke across the region, prompting air quality warnings and road closures. The Gifford Fire becomes one of the largest wildfires of the season in California, illustrating the intensifying impact of climate change on fire behavior and frequency in the American West. Authorities continue to monitor fire lines while urging residents to remain alert to changing conditions. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Rages Through Los Padres Forest - USA

Gifford Fire burns 30,000 acres in Los Padres National Forest on August 2, 2025. Flames sweep through rugged terrain near Santa Maria, California, forcing evacuations and endangering nearby communities and wildlife. Firefighters battle extreme heat, shifting winds, and dry vegetation as they work to contain the rapidly expanding wildfire. The blaze, fueled by ongoing drought and high temperatures, sends thick smoke across the region, prompting air quality warnings and road closures. The Gifford Fire becomes one of the largest wildfires of the season in California, illustrating the intensifying impact of climate change on fire behavior and frequency in the American West. Authorities continue to monitor fire lines while urging residents to remain alert to changing conditions. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Wildfire Rages Through Los Padres Forest - USA

Gifford Fire burns 30,000 acres in Los Padres National Forest on August 2, 2025. Flames sweep through rugged terrain near Santa Maria, California, forcing evacuations and endangering nearby communities and wildlife. Firefighters battle extreme heat, shifting winds, and dry vegetation as they work to contain the rapidly expanding wildfire. The blaze, fueled by ongoing drought and high temperatures, sends thick smoke across the region, prompting air quality warnings and road closures. The Gifford Fire becomes one of the largest wildfires of the season in California, illustrating the intensifying impact of climate change on fire behavior and frequency in the American West. Authorities continue to monitor fire lines while urging residents to remain alert to changing conditions. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Granada Hills Residents Protest Over L.A. Fire Debris Disposal Plans

Residents of Granada Hills, a suburb of Los Angeles, protested outside Van Gogh Elementary School on Tuesday, February 18, against plans to send fire debris from the LA wildfires to the nearby Sunshine Canyon landfill.

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California Wildfire January 12

A burned car sits abandoned amid the rubble left by wildfires in Los Angeles, California, on January 12, 2025. The wildfires have destroyed or damaged more than 18,000 structures, marking one of the most devastating winter fire events in the region's history. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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California Wildfire January 17

A firefighter surveys the aftermath of the wildfires in a destroyed neighborhood in Los Angeles, California, on January 17, 2025. The California wildfires have left thousands of homes in ashes, marking one of the worst fire seasons in recent years. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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California Wildfire January 17

Burned remnants of a Bank of America building are visible after wildfires swept through Los Angeles, California, on January 17, 2025. The California wildfires have left thousands of homes in ashes, marking one of the worst fire seasons in recent years. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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California Wildfire January 17

A view of a burned vehicle amid the aftermath of wildfires in Los Angeles, California, on January 17, 2025. The California wildfires have left thousands of homes in ashes, marking one of the worst fire seasons in recent years. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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California Wildfire January 17

A view of the damaged facade of a Bank of America building after wildfires in Los Angeles, California, on January 17, 2025. The California wildfires have left thousands of homes in ashes, marking one of the worst fire seasons in recent years. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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California Wildfire January 17

A burned-out vehicle rests amid the aftermath of wildfires in Los Angeles, California, on January 17, 2025. The California wildfires have left thousands of homes in ashes, marking one of the worst fire seasons in recent years. The California wildfires have left thousands of homes in ashes, marking one of the worst fire seasons in recent years. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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California Wildfire January 17

Burned remnants of a Bank of America building are visible after wildfires swept through Los Angeles, California, on January 17, 2025. The California wildfires have left thousands of homes in ashes, marking one of the worst fire seasons in recent years. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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California Wildfire January 17

Burned remnants of a Bank of America building are visible after wildfires swept through Los Angeles, California, on January 17, 2025. The California wildfires have left thousands of homes in ashes, marking one of the worst fire seasons in recent years. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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California Wildfire January 17

The charred remains of a house with only parts of the structure still standing in Los Angeles, California, on January 17, 2025. The California wildfires have left thousands of homes in ashes, marking one of the worst fire seasons in recent years. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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California Wildfire January 12

A burned sculpture lies in the charred remains of a property in Los Angeles, California, on January 12, 2025. The wildfires have destroyed or damaged more than 18,000 structures, marking one of the most devastating winter fire events in the region's history. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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California Wildfire January 17

A damaged structure with a partially standing wall and an American flag visible in the background in Los Angeles, California, on January 17, 2025. The California wildfires have left thousands of homes in ashes, marking one of the worst fire seasons in recent years. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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California Wildfire January 17

A view of debris and the remains of burned structures after wildfires in Los Angeles, California, on January 17, 2025. The California wildfires have left thousands of homes in ashes, marking one of the worst fire seasons in recent years. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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California Wildfire January 12

Reflections of burnt structures appear in standing water left by firefighting efforts in Los Angeles, California, on January 12, 2025. The wildfires have destroyed or damaged more than 18,000 structures, marking one of the most devastating winter fire events in the region's history. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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California Wildfire January 17

Burned remnants of a building are visible after wildfires swept through Los Angeles, California, on January 17, 2025. The California wildfires have left thousands of homes in ashes, marking one of the worst fire seasons in recent years. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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California Wildfire January 17

A burned-out vehicle lies abandoned with melted materials on the pavement in Los Angeles, California, on January 17, 2025. The California wildfires have left thousands of homes in ashes, marking one of the worst fire seasons in recent years. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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California Wildfire January 17

A burned-out vehicle rests amid the aftermath of wildfires in Los Angeles, California, on January 17, 2025. The California wildfires have left thousands of homes in ashes, marking one of the worst fire seasons in recent years. The California wildfires have left thousands of homes in ashes, marking one of the worst fire seasons in recent years. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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California Wildfire January 17

Burned remnants of a Bank of America building are visible after wildfires swept through Los Angeles, California, on January 17, 2025. The California wildfires have left thousands of homes in ashes, marking one of the worst fire seasons in recent years. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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California Wildfire January 17

Burned remnants of a Bank of America building are visible after wildfires swept through Los Angeles, California, on January 17, 2025. The California wildfires have left thousands of homes in ashes, marking one of the worst fire seasons in recent years. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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California Wildfire January 17

A firefighter surveys the remains of a burned property in Los Angeles, California, on January 17, 2025. The California wildfires have left thousands of homes in ashes, marking one of the worst fire seasons in recent years. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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California Wildfire January 17

Burned remnants of a Bank of America building are visible after wildfires swept through Los Angeles, California, on January 17, 2025. The California wildfires have left thousands of homes in ashes, marking one of the worst fire seasons in recent years. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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California Wildfire January 17

National Guard members stand near their vehicle as they assist in wildfire response efforts in Los Angeles, California, on January 17, 2025. The California wildfires have left thousands of homes in ashes, marking one of the worst fire seasons in recent years. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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California Wildfire January 12

A burned sculpture lies in the charred remains of a property in Los Angeles, California, on January 12, 2025. The wildfires have destroyed or damaged more than 18,000 structures, marking one of the most devastating winter fire events in the region's history. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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California Wildfire January 12

A burnt Buddha statue sits amidst the rubble of destroyed buildings in Los Angeles, California, on January 12, 2025. The wildfires have destroyed or damaged more than 18,000 structures, marking one of the most devastating winter fire events in the region's history. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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California Wildfire January 17

A pool reflects burned structures after wildfires in Los Angeles, California, on January 17, 2025. The California wildfires have left thousands of homes in ashes, marking one of the worst fire seasons in recent years. Photo by Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM