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US: Palisades Fire Visible From Flights Near LAX As 30,000 Evacuate 4

Huge plumes of smoke were visible from flights arriving and departing from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) as a wildfire rapidly spread through Pacific Palisades fueled by Santa Ana winds on Tuesday, January 7. The fire has scorched more than 2,900 acres, prompting the evacuation of nearly 30,000 residents and causing several road closures. Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency to provide additional support to the affected communities.

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US: Palisades Fire Smoke Visible From Flights Near LAX As 30,000 Evacuate 2

Huge plumes of smoke were visible from flights arriving and departing from Los Angeles International Airport as a wildfire rapidly spread through Pacific Palisades fueled by Santa Ana winds on Tuesday, January 7. The fire has scorched more than 2,900 acres, prompting the evacuation of nearly 30,000 residents and causing several road closures. Governor Gavin Newsom has declared a state of emergency to provide additional support to the affected communities.

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Philippines populates biggest isle it claims in Spratlys

THITU ISLAND, Spratly Islands - A man walks in a residential area on Thitu Island in the South China Sea on May 31, 2012. Thitu Island, known locally as Pag-Asa, is home to an estimated 13 Filipino families. Thitu Island is the seat of government of Kalayaan municipality, comprising around 95 islands, cays, shoals and reefs that the Philippines claims in the disputed Spratly Archipelago.

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Philippines populates biggest isle it claims in Spratlys

THITU ISLAND, Spratly Islands - Kalayaan Mayor Eugenio Bito-onon (3rd from R) and other residents disembark from a Filipino navy transport ship (back) on a beach on Thitu Island in the South China Sea on May 31, 2012. Thitu Island, known locally as Pag-Asa, is home to an estimated 13 Filipino families. Thitu Island is the seat of government of Kalayaan municipality, comprising around 95 islands, cays, shoals and reefs that the Philippines claims in the disputed Spratly Archipelago.

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Philippines populates biggest isle it claims in Spratlys

THITU ISLAND, Spratly Islands - A man maintains a boat on a beach on Thitu Island in the South China Sea on May 31, 2012. Thitu Island, known locally as Pag-Asa, is home to an estimated 13 Filipino families. Thitu Island is the seat of government of Kalayaan municipality, comprising around 95 islands, cays, shoals and reefs that the Philippines claims in the disputed Spratly Archipelago.

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Philippines populates biggest isle it claims in Spratlys

THITU ISLAND, Spratly Islands - Kalayaan Mayor Eugenio Bito-onon speaks to a reporter on Thitu Island in the South China Sea on May 31, 2012. Thitu Island, known locally as Pag-Asa, is home to an estimated 13 Filipino families. Thitu Island is the seat of government of Kalayaan municipality, comprising around 95 islands, cays, shoals and reefs that the Philippines claims in the disputed Spratly Archipelago.

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Philippines populates biggest isle it claims in Spratlys

THITU ISLAND, Spratly Islands - Photo shows a family living on Thitu Island in the South China Sea on May 31, 2012. Thitu Island, known locally as Pag-Asa, is home to an estimated 13 Filipino families. Thitu Island is the seat of government of Kalayaan municipality, comprising around 95 islands, cays, shoals and reefs that the Philippines claims in the disputed Spratly Archipelago.

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Philippines populates biggest isle it claims in Spratlys

THITU ISLAND, Spratly Islands - A female resident carries goods brought by a Filipino navy transport ship on Thitu Island in the South China Sea on May 31, 2012. Thitu Island, known locally as Pag-Asa, is home to an estimated 13 Filipino families. Thitu Island is the seat of government of Kalayaan municipality, comprising around 95 islands, cays, shoals and reefs that the Philippines claims in the disputed Spratly Archipelago.