Thousands under evacuation near Los Angeles as wildfire torches homes
By David Swanson and Kanishka Singh SANTA PAULA, California (Reuters) -Over ten thousand people were ordered to evacuate communities northwest of Los Angeles as fierce seasonal winds drove a wildfire down tinder-dry hillsides into ranches and homes,
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Wind-fanned Mountain Fire burning out of control near Los Angeles
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Wildfire near Los Angeles burn dozens of homes
Over 10,000 people were ordered to evacuate from a wildfire northwest of Los Angeles as fierce seasonal winds blew flames into ranches and neighborhoods, destroying dozens of homes.
Southern California firefighters gain ground over wildfire thanks to decreased winds
Firefighters gained ground Friday against a wildfire that has destroyed at least 132 structures, as favorable conditions were expected to continue through the weekend after two days of gusty winds.
Southern California firefighters make progress against wildfire as fierce winds start to subside
Southern California firefighters have made progress against a wildfire that has destroyed 132 structures, mostly homes
Firefighters gaining control over devastating wildfire near Los Angeles
Firefighters started gaining control on Friday over a stubborn wildfire near Los Angeles that destroyed at least 132 buildings and damaged 88 others, as many of the more than 10,000 people forced to evacuate were able to return home.
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