Los Angeles, United States, Jan 16, 2025 (AFP) - Fire-wrecked Los Angeles gets a break as winds drop

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2025-01-16

Fire-wrecked Los Angeles got a break Wednesday as dangerous winds dropped, giving hope to weary firefighters still battling to snuff out deadly blazes. More than a week after fires fanned by hurricane-force gusts began a destructive march that has left two dozen people dead and large areas of the city in ruins, forecasters said the end was in sight -- at least for now. Onshore breezes were set to bring much-needed moisture over the coming days, f......

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