Castaic, United States, Jan 23, 2025 (AFP) - Mass evacuations after explosive new fire 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 forcing tens of thousands of people to evacuate their homes, in a region already on edge after two deadly blazes. Ferocious flames were devouring hillsides near Castaic Lake, spreading rapidly to cover more than 8,000 acres (3,200 hectares) in just a few hours. The fire was being fanned by strong, dry Santa Ana winds that were racing through the area, pushing a vast p......

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