Castaic, United States, Jan 22, 2025 (AFP) - New explosive wildfire erupts near Los Angeles

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2025-01-23
A new wildfire erupted north of Los Angeles on Wednesday, exploding in size and sparking orders for tens of thousands of people to evacuate in a region already staggering from the effects of huge blazes. Ferocious flames were devouring hillsides near Castaic Lake, spreading rapidly to cover more than 5,000 acres (2,000 hectares) in just a few hours. The fire was being fanned by strong, dry Santa Ana winds that were racing through the area, pushin......
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