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US: Gas Line Explosion Reported Near Willow River in Minnesota, Forcing Evacuations

A large gas line explosion was reported on Friday, January 16, near Willow River in Pine County, Minnesota, forcing nearby residents to evacuate. Minnesota Energy Resources said customers in the area could be without natural gas for days, though authorities reported no injuries and suspect no criminal activity at this time.

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US: Gas Line Explosion Reported Near Willow River in Minnesota, Forcing Evacuations 2

A large gas line explosion was reported on Friday, January 16, near Willow River in Pine County, Minnesota, forcing nearby residents to evacuate. Minnesota Energy Resources said customers in the area could be without natural gas for days, though authorities reported no injuries and suspect no criminal activity at this time.

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Chile: Wildfire Burns Hundreds of Hectares in Las Condes, Santiago

A wildfire broke out on Monday, December 29, 2025, in the San Carlos de Apoquindo area of Las Condes, northeastern Santiago, prompting a large emergency response. The blaze, known as Plaza Sur, has burned at least 470 hectares near the Claro Arena stadium, though no homes or critical infrastructure have been affected. Strong winds and limited water access have hampered firefighting efforts, but authorities say the fire’s intensity is decreasing while containment work continues.

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UK: Langdale Moor Wildfire in North Yorkshire Spread to 2,000 Acres

A wildfire that erupted on Langdale Moor in North Yorkshire on August 11 has scorched 2,000 acres. However, exploding hidden WWII bombs and shells have hampered firefighters’ containment efforts.

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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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Barniedo de la Reina Fire Nears Containment - Spain

View of the fire, on August 20, 2025, in Boca de Huérgano, León, Castilla y León (Spain). The fire originated last Wednesday, August 13, in the Leonese town of Barniedo de la Reina has a favorable evolution and the emergency services consider it "almost contained", which has allowed the relocation of the Valdeón Valley and the towns of Llánaves de la Reina, Barniedo de la Reina, Los Espejos and Villafrea de la Reina will be added throughout the day. However, the southern area of the fire is still of concern, so the Potential Severity Index 2 (IGR) is maintained. Photo by Lorena Sopêna/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Barniedo de la Reina Fire Nears Containment - Spain

View of the fire, on August 20, 2025, in Boca de Huérgano, León, Castilla y León (Spain). The fire originated last Wednesday, August 13, in the Leonese town of Barniedo de la Reina has a favorable evolution and the emergency services consider it "almost contained", which has allowed the relocation of the Valdeón Valley and the towns of Llánaves de la Reina, Barniedo de la Reina, Los Espejos and Villafrea de la Reina will be added throughout the day. However, the southern area of the fire is still of concern, so the Potential Severity Index 2 (IGR) is maintained. Photo by Lorena Sopêna/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Barniedo de la Reina Fire Nears Containment - Spain

View of the fire, on August 20, 2025, in Boca de Huérgano, León, Castilla y León (Spain). The fire originated last Wednesday, August 13, in the Leonese town of Barniedo de la Reina has a favorable evolution and the emergency services consider it "almost contained", which has allowed the relocation of the Valdeón Valley and the towns of Llánaves de la Reina, Barniedo de la Reina, Los Espejos and Villafrea de la Reina will be added throughout the day. However, the southern area of the fire is still of concern, so the Potential Severity Index 2 (IGR) is maintained. Photo by Lorena Sopêna/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Barniedo de la Reina Fire Nears Containment - Spain

Several people observe the fire, on August 20, 2025, in Boca de Huérgano, León, Castilla y León (Spain). The fire originated last Wednesday, August 13, in the Leonese town of Barniedo de la Reina has a favorable evolution and the emergency services consider it "almost contained" which has allowed the relocation of Valle de Valdeón and the towns of Llánaves de la Reina, Barniedo de la Reina, Los Espejos and Villafrea de la Reina will be added throughout the day. However, the southern area of the fire is still of concern, so the Potential Severity Index 2 (IGR) is maintained. Photo by Lorena Sopêna/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Barniedo de la Reina Fire Nears Containment - Spain

A helicopter collaborates in the work of extinction, on August 20, 2025, in Boca de Huérgano, León, Castilla y León (Spain). The fire originated last Wednesday, August 13, in the Leonese town of Barniedo de la Reina has a favorable evolution and the emergency services consider it "almost contained", which has allowed the relocation of Valle de Valdeón and the towns of Llánaves de la Reina, Barniedo de la Reina, Los Espejos and Villafrea de la Reina will be added throughout the day. However, the southern area of the fire is still of concern, so the Potential Severity Index 2 (IGR) is maintained. Photo by Lorena Sopêna/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Barniedo de la Reina Fire Nears Containment - Spain

View of the burning landscape on August 20, 2025, in Sanabria, Zamora, Castilla y León (Spain). The forest fire affecting the region of Sanabria has been contained last night thanks to a firefighting operation coordinated by the Junta de Castilla y León and reinforced by other administrations. Firebreaks have been essential to prevent the flames from reaching populated areas, as well as the use of heavy machinery to control the most active fire lines. AUGUST 20;2025 Paloma V. Escarpa 08/20/2025

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Barniedo de la Reina Fire Nears Containment - Spain

A helicopter collaborates in the extinguishing work, on August 20, 2025, in Sanabria, Zamora, Castilla y León (Spain). The forest fire affecting the region of Sanabria has been contained last night thanks to an extinguishing operation coordinated by the Junta de Castilla y León and reinforced by other administrations. Firebreaks have been essential to prevent the flames from reaching populated areas, as well as the use of heavy machinery to control the most active fire lines. AUGUST 20;2025 Paloma V. Escarpa 08/20/2025

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Barniedo de la Reina Fire Nears Containment - Spain

A helicopter collaborates in the work of extinction, on August 20, 2025, in Boca de Huérgano, León, Castilla y León (Spain). The fire originated last Wednesday, August 13, in the Leonese town of Barniedo de la Reina has a favorable evolution and the emergency services consider it "almost contained", which has allowed the relocation of Valle de Valdeón and the towns of Llánaves de la Reina, Barniedo de la Reina, Los Espejos and Villafrea de la Reina will be added throughout the day. However, the southern area of the fire is still of concern, so the Potential Severity Index 2 (IGR) is maintained. Photo by Lorena Sopêna/Europa Press/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Barniedo de la Reina Fire Nears Containment - Spain

Advanced command post, on August 20, 2025, in Sanabria, Zamora, Castilla y León (Spain). The forest fire affecting the region of Sanabria has been contained last night thanks to an extinguishing operation coordinated by the Junta de Castilla y León and reinforced by other administrations. Firebreaks have been essential to prevent the flames from reaching populated areas, as well as the use of heavy machinery to control the most active fire lines. AUGUST 20;2025 Paloma V. Escarpa 08/20/2025

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RECAP: Buckley Draw Fire Rages Near Provo, Utah

The Buckley Draw Fire broke out on the mountainside south of Slate Canyon in Provo, Utah, around 5 p.m. on Sunday, August 18, 2025. The fire quickly grew, reaching an estimated 427 acres by Tuesday, August 20, mainly spreading along the east flank at the top of Buckley Mountain. Steep terrain and active flames have made containment difficult. Evacuation warnings remain for nearby residents, and trails in the Uinta-Wasatch-Cache National Forest are closed. Fire crews are making progress, with aircraft supporting suppression efforts. No injuries have been reported.

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US: Buckley Draw Fire Burns 400 Acres Near Provo With 0% Containment 2

The Buckley Draw Fire ignited on Sunday, August 17, near Provo’s Slate Canyon in Utah. By Monday afternoon, it had burned 400 acres with 0% containment.

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US: Buckley Draw Fire Burns 400 Acres Near Provo With 0% Containment

The Buckley Draw Fire ignited on Sunday, August 17, near Provo’s Slate Canyon in Utah. By Monday afternoon, it had burned 400 acres with 0% containment.

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US: Canyon Fire Grows Rapidly, Prompts Evacuation in Ventura County, California 4

A fast-moving brush fire broke out just south of Lake Piru in Ventura County, Southern California, on Thursday, August 7. Dubbed the Canyon Fire, it spread rapidly due to hot, dry conditions, prompting evacuation orders for thousands of residents.

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US: Canyon Fire Grows Rapidly, Prompts Evacuation in Ventura County, California 3

A fast-moving brush fire broke out just south of Lake Piru in Ventura County, Southern California, on Thursday, August 7. Dubbed the Canyon Fire, it spread rapidly due to hot, dry conditions, prompting evacuation orders for thousands of residents.

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US: Canyon Fire Grows Rapidly, Prompts Evacuation in Ventura County, California

A fast-moving brush fire broke out just south of Lake Piru in Ventura County, Southern California, on Thursday, August 7. Dubbed the Canyon Fire, it spread rapidly due to hot, dry conditions, prompting evacuation orders for thousands of residents.

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US: Canyon Fire Grows Rapidly, Prompts Evacuation in Ventura County, California 2

A fast-moving brush fire broke out just south of Lake Piru in Ventura County, Southern California, on Thursday, August 7. Dubbed the Canyon Fire, it spread rapidly due to hot, dry conditions, prompting evacuation orders for thousands of residents. This video shows smoke over the Antelope Valley seen from Quartz Hill, Los Angeles County.

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US: Monroe Canyon Fire Grows to 20,000 Acres, Prompts Evacuations in Utah

The Monroe Canyon Fire in Sevier County, Utah, has burned over 20,000 acres since July 13 and is just 13% contained as of Sunday, July 27. Evacuations have been ordered for several mountain communities, including Long Flat, Deep Lake, and Elk Country Cabins. Firefighters are battling tough conditions with high winds, dry fuels, and steep terrain. Nearly 1,000 personnel are on scene, and officials say parts of the fire remain “dicey” due to spot fires and fatigue among crews.

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Turkey: Sakarya Forest Fire Forces Evacuations, Spreads Toward Bilecik

A forest fire in Geyve, Sakarya Province, northwestern Turkey, forced the evacuation of the Hacılar and Taşoluk neighborhoods. The blaze, which has burned around 1,500 hectares, is partly contained but has spread to Osmaneli district, Bilecik Province. Fire crews are battling the flames by land and air, while residents move their belongings to safety.

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US: Brush Fire Burns 10 Acres in Antioch, California, Prompts Health Advisory

A three-alarm brush fire known as the Willow Fire broke out in Antioch, California, on Tuesday, July 15, burning at least 10 acres near Oakley Road and Willow Avenue. Thick black smoke spread across the area, prompting Contra Costa County officials to issue a public health advisory at 5:45 p.m. for nearby communities. By around 6 p.m., firefighters managed to contain the fire's perimeter, and the advisory was lifted at 8 p.m. No serious injuries were reported.

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US: White Sage Fire in AZ Forces Evacuations of Grand Canyon’s North Rim, Jacob Lake 2

A rapidly growing White Sage Fire, which started on July 9 approximately 15 miles southeast of Fredonia on Bureau of Land Management lands, has expanded to nearly 50,000 acres with zero containment as of July 14. This has prompted mandatory evacuations along the Grand Canyon's North Rim and for Jacob Lake, leading the National Park Service to close the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park.

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US: White Sage Fire in AZ Forces Evacuations of Grand Canyon’s North Rim, Jacob Lake

A rapidly growing White Sage Fire, which started on July 9 approximately 15 miles southeast of Fredonia on Bureau of Land Management lands, has expanded to an estimated 1,000 acres with zero containment as of July 10. This has prompted mandatory evacuations along the Grand Canyon's North Rim and for Jacob Lake, leading the National Park Service to close the North Rim of Grand Canyon National Park.

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US: Hope Fire Rages Near Kettle Falls, Washington, Burning About 7,000 Acres

The Hope Fire continued to rage between Kettle Falls and Northport, Washington, burning nearly 7,000 acres with no containment of the fire as of Thursday, July 10. Level 3 evacuations have been in effect and the fire cause is currently under investigation.

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Spain: Raging Wildfire Threatens Communities in Tarragona Region

A fast-moving wildfire that broke out near Paüls, southern Tarragona has burned more than 2,900 hectares. Strong winds are hampering containment efforts. 18,000 residents have been ordered to shelter or evacuate due to heavy smoke and fast-spreading flames. Military units and over 300 firefighters are battling the flames.

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US: Brush Fire at Joint Base Sends Huge Smoke Over Bourne, Massachusetts

A significant brush fire consumed a portion of Joint Base Cape Cod in Massachusetts on Thursday, May 1, sending a prominent plume of smoke into the atmosphere. Initial reports indicate the incident began as a controlled burn that subsequently spread beyond its intended area. Authorities reported full containment of the fire by nightfall.

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US: Smoke From Table Rock Fire Spreads Over Nature Preserve in South Carolina

The Table Rock Fire in Pickens County, South Carolina Upstate, continued to burn, resulting in over 1,100 acres burned with zero percent containment as of Tuesday, March 25. Governor Henry McMaster has declared a state of emergency. Authorities have accused four teenagers of starting the fire. This video shows the substantial smoke from the Table Rock Fire, as seen at Bunched Arrowhead Heritage Preserve.

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Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant Repair Work in Progress

Handout photo shows : Climbing rescuers from the National Emergency Service are working to dismantle the structures and extinguish the fire in the shelter at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, which was caused by a Russian drone strike on February 14. The situation is under control, and constant monitoring is being carried out using drones equipped with thermal cameras. Radiation levels are normal, and there is no threat to people. Last week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of damaging the containment arch of the damaged Chernobyl nuclear power plant with an explosive drone. This morning, the Ukrainian emergency services transmitted these new photos of the repair work underway on the building. Pripyat, Ukraine on February 20, 2025. Photo by State Emergency Service of Ukraine via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Chernobyl Nuclear Power Plant Repair Work in Progress

Handout photo shows : Climbing rescuers from the National Emergency Service are working to dismantle the structures and extinguish the fire in the shelter at the Chernobyl nuclear power plant, which was caused by a Russian drone strike on February 14. The situation is under control, and constant monitoring is being carried out using drones equipped with thermal cameras. Radiation levels are normal, and there is no threat to people. Last week, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky accused Russia of damaging the containment arch of the damaged Chernobyl nuclear power plant with an explosive drone. This morning, the Ukrainian emergency services transmitted these new photos of the repair work underway on the building. Pripyat, Ukraine on February 20, 2025. Photo by State Emergency Service of Ukraine via ABACAPRESS.COM

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California Wildfire - LA

A ravaging wildfire is seen on a hill in Castaic, LA, California, USA on January 22, 2025. A fast-moving brush fire erupted in Los Angeles County Wednesday morning, expanding to 8,096 acres (32.76 square km) with zero containment, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. Photo by Qiu Chen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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California Wildfire - LA

Firefighters battle the raging wildfire on a hill in Castaic, LA, California, USA, on January 22, 2025. A fast-moving brush fire erupted in Los Angeles County Wednesday morning, expanding to 8,096 acres (32.76 square km) with zero containment, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. Photo by Qiu Chen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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California Wildfire - LA

Firefighters battle the raging wildfire on a hill in Castaic, LA, California, USA, on January 22, 2025. A fast-moving brush fire erupted in Los Angeles County Wednesday morning, expanding to 8,096 acres (32.76 square km) with zero containment, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. Photo by Qiu Chen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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California Wildfire - LA

A ravaging wildfire is seen on a hill in Castaic, LA, California, USA on January 22, 2025. A fast-moving brush fire erupted in Los Angeles County Wednesday morning, expanding to 8,096 acres (32.76 square km) with zero containment, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. Photo by Qiu Chen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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California Wildfire - LA

A ravaging wildfire is seen on a hill in Castaic, LA, California, USA on January 22, 2025. A fast-moving brush fire erupted in Los Angeles County Wednesday morning, expanding to 8,096 acres (32.76 square km) with zero containment, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. Photo by Qiu Chen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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California Wildfire - LA

Firefighters battle the raging wildfire on a hill in Castaic, LA, California, USA, on January 22, 2025. A fast-moving brush fire erupted in Los Angeles County Wednesday morning, expanding to 8,096 acres (32.76 square km) with zero containment, according to the California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection. Photo by Qiu Chen/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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US: Clay Fire Breaks Out In Riverside County, California 2

The Clay Fire broke out in Jurupa Valley, Riverside County, on Tuesday, January 21. The cause of the flame is still unknown, and it has burned about 40 acres with 0% containment.

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US: Clay Fire Breaks Out In Riverside County, California

The Clay Fire broke out in Jurupa Valley, Riverside County, on Tuesday, January 21. The cause of the flame is still unknown, and it has burned about 40 acres with 0% containment.

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California Wildfires - Brentwood

Firefighters work while smoke and flames rise because of the growing Palisades fire in Los Angeles, California, on January 11, 2025. The Palisades Fire, the largest among the Los Angeles wildfires, pushed into new neighborhoods on January 10, prompting additional evacuations and diminishing optimism for containment. Since January 7, several fires have ravaged residential areas across the city, leaving at least 16 people dead and reducing thousands of homes to rubble. US President Joe Biden compared the destruction to a “war zone.” Photo by Peyman Fakhraei/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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California Wildfires - Brentwood

A Firefighter monitors while smoke and flames rise because of the growing Palisades fire in Los Angeles, California, on January 10, 2025. The Palisades Fire, the largest among the Los Angeles wildfires, pushed into new neighborhoods on January 10, prompting additional evacuations and diminishing optimism for containment. Since January 7, several fires have ravaged residential areas across the city, leaving at least 16 people dead and reducing thousands of homes to rubble. US President Joe Biden compared the destruction to a “war zone.” Photo by Peyman Fakhraei/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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California Wildfires - Brentwood

Smoke and flames rise as the Palisades fire grows in Los Angeles, California, on January 10, 2025. The Palisades Fire, the largest among the Los Angeles wildfires, pushed into new neighborhoods on January 10, prompting additional evacuations and diminishing optimism for containment. Since January 7, several fires have ravaged residential areas across the city, leaving at least 16 people dead and reducing thousands of homes to rubble. US President Joe Biden compared the destruction to a “war zone.” Photo by Peyman Fakhraei/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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California Wildfires - Brentwood

Smoke and flames rise as the Palisades fire grows in Los Angeles, California, on January 10, 2025. The Palisades Fire, the largest among the Los Angeles wildfires, pushed into new neighborhoods on January 10, prompting additional evacuations and diminishing optimism for containment. Since January 7, several fires have ravaged residential areas across the city, leaving at least 16 people dead and reducing thousands of homes to rubble. US President Joe Biden compared the destruction to a “war zone.” Photo by Peyman Fakhraei/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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California Wildfires - Brentwood

Firefighters monitor while smoke and flames rise because of the growing Palisades fire in Los Angeles, California, on January 10, 2025. The Palisades Fire, the largest among the Los Angeles wildfires, pushed into new neighborhoods on January 10, prompting additional evacuations and diminishing optimism for containment. Since January 7, several fires have ravaged residential areas across the city, leaving at least 16 people dead and reducing thousands of homes to rubble. US President Joe Biden compared the destruction to a “war zone.” Photo by Peyman Fakhraei/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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California Wildfires - Brentwood

Smoke and flames rise as the Palisades fire grows in Los Angeles, California, on January 10, 2025. The Palisades Fire, the largest among the Los Angeles wildfires, pushed into new neighborhoods on January 10, prompting additional evacuations and diminishing optimism for containment. Since January 7, several fires have ravaged residential areas across the city, leaving at least 16 people dead and reducing thousands of homes to rubble. US President Joe Biden compared the destruction to a “war zone.” Photo by Peyman Fakhraei/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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California Wildfires Death Toll Rises To 24

Firefighters work while smoke rises because of the growing Palisades fire in Los Angeles, California, on January 11, 2025. The Palisades Fire, the largest among the Los Angeles wildfires, pushed into new neighborhoods on January 11, prompting additional evacuations and diminishing optimism for containment. Since January 7, several fires have ravaged residential areas across the city, leaving at least 16 people dead and reducing thousands of homes to rubble. US President Joe Biden compared the destruction to a “war zone.” Photo by Ali Matin/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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California Wildfires Death Toll Rises To 24

A firefighting helicopter flies while smoke rises because of the growing Palisades fire in Los Angeles, CA, USA, on January 10, 2025. The Palisades Fire, the largest among the Los Angeles wildfires, pushed into new neighborhoods on January 11, prompting additional evacuations and diminishing optimism for containment. Since January 7, several fires have ravaged residential areas across the city, leaving at least 16 people dead and reducing thousands of homes to rubble. US President Joe Biden compared the destruction to a “war zone.” Photo by Ali Matin/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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California Wildfires Death Toll Rises To 24

Firefighters work while smoke rises because of the growing Palisades fire in Los Angeles, California, on January 11, 2025. The Palisades Fire, the largest among the Los Angeles wildfires, pushed into new neighborhoods on January 11, prompting additional evacuations and diminishing optimism for containment. Since January 7, several fires have ravaged residential areas across the city, leaving at least 16 people dead and reducing thousands of homes to rubble. US President Joe Biden compared the destruction to a “war zone.” Photo by Ali Matin/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM

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California Wildfires Death Toll Rises To 24

Firefighters work while smoke rises because of the growing Palisades fire in Los Angeles, California, on January 11, 2025. The Palisades Fire, the largest among the Los Angeles wildfires, pushed into new neighborhoods on January 11, prompting additional evacuations and diminishing optimism for containment. Since January 7, several fires have ravaged residential areas across the city, leaving at least 16 people dead and reducing thousands of homes to rubble. US President Joe Biden compared the destruction to a “war zone.” Photo by Ali Matin/Middle East Images/ABACAPRESS.COM