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The death toll from wildfires in Los Angeles rises to 16 as crews fight to contain blazes before strong winds

Published on Jan 12, 2025 05:38 PM IST 10 Photos
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A National Guard officer enforces a curfew from 6:00 pm to 6:00 am in evacuation zones and areas under evacuation warnings in Santa Monica, California, on January 11, 2025, as wildfires cause widespread damage across the Los Angeles region.(Getty Images via AFP)

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A firefighter works to extinguish flames in the Mandeville Canyon neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, on January 11, 2025, as the Palisades Fire continues to spread. The fire, the largest in Los Angeles, advanced toward previously untouched areas, prompting new evacuations and raising concerns about control over the disaster.(AFP)

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National Guard officers close off streets, enforcing a curfew in evacuation and warning zones during the wildfires. On Saturday, a fierce firefight unfolded in Mandeville Canyon, where helicopters dropped water on the flames as they spread downhill near celebrity homes, including Arnold Schwarzenegger’s.(Getty Images via AFP)

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Smoke from the Palisades Fire rises above Altadena, California, U.S. As of Saturday evening, Cal Fire reported that the Palisades, Eaton, Kenneth, and Hurst fires had burned 62 square miles, an area larger than San Francisco. The Palisades and Eaton fires accounted for 59 square miles, with the Palisades Fire at 11% containment and the Eaton Fire at 15%, signaling continued efforts.(REUTERS)

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A person holds a sign asking for support for those affected by the Eaton Fire in Pasadena, California, U.S. Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna warned residents against returning to their destroyed homes to salvage belongings, as the ash may contain dangerous materials like lead, arsenic, and asbestos.(REUTERS)

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