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Landscapes turned into hellscapes as California wildfires upend lives | Photos

Published on Jan 12, 2025 05:38 PM IST
  • The death toll from wildfires in Los Angeles rises to 16 as crews fight to contain blazes before strong winds potentially push flames toward iconic landmarks.
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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) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jan 12, 2025 05:38 PM IST

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) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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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) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jan 12, 2025 05:38 PM IST

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) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jan 12, 2025 05:38 PM IST

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) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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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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People affected by the Eaton Fire search for donated clothing at a distribution center at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California, U.S. Volunteers overwhelmed donation centers, with some individuals being turned away at locations such as Santa Anita Park, where those displaced by the fire sifted through donated goods like blankets and shirts.(REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jan 12, 2025 05:38 PM IST

People affected by the Eaton Fire search for donated clothing at a distribution center at Santa Anita Park in Arcadia, California, U.S. Volunteers overwhelmed donation centers, with some individuals being turned away at locations such as Santa Anita Park, where those displaced by the fire sifted through donated goods like blankets and shirts.(REUTERS)

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The Marin County Search and Rescue team, alongside Sheriff’s Deputies, are seen during the Eaton Fire in Altadena, California, U.S. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass faces significant challenges in leadership amid the city’s worst crisis in decades, with accusations of political failures and investigations into her actions.(REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jan 12, 2025 05:38 PM IST

The Marin County Search and Rescue team, alongside Sheriff’s Deputies, are seen during the Eaton Fire in Altadena, California, U.S. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass faces significant challenges in leadership amid the city’s worst crisis in decades, with accusations of political failures and investigations into her actions.(REUTERS)

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Firefighters continue to monitor flames in the Mandeville Canyon neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, on January 11, 2025, as the Palisades Fire rages on.(AFP) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
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Firefighters continue to monitor flames in the Mandeville Canyon neighborhood of Los Angeles, California, on January 11, 2025, as the Palisades Fire rages on.(AFP)

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Jennifer McCullough from Marin County Search and Rescue inspects a burned property for potential hazards and remains during the Eaton Fire in Altadena, California, U.S. On Friday, Governor Gavin Newsom ordered an investigation into the failure of a 117-million-gallon reservoir and the drying up of hydrants.(REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jan 12, 2025 05:38 PM IST

Jennifer McCullough from Marin County Search and Rescue inspects a burned property for potential hazards and remains during the Eaton Fire in Altadena, California, U.S. On Friday, Governor Gavin Newsom ordered an investigation into the failure of a 117-million-gallon reservoir and the drying up of hydrants.(REUTERS)

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People hold signs seeking donations for those impacted by the Eaton Fire in Pasadena, California, U.S. The devastation is shocking even in a state accustomed to large-scale wildfires. Traum from the Office of Emergency Services encouraged those affected to apply online for immediate government assistance.(REUTERS) expand-icon View Photos in a new improved layout
Published on Jan 12, 2025 05:38 PM IST

People hold signs seeking donations for those impacted by the Eaton Fire in Pasadena, California, U.S. The devastation is shocking even in a state accustomed to large-scale wildfires. Traum from the Office of Emergency Services encouraged those affected to apply online for immediate government assistance.(REUTERS)

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