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Severe Windstorm Causes Wildfires in Southern California

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Severe Windstorm Causes Wildfires in Southern California

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  • Gusty winds are causing **extreme fire danger** across Southern California, with multiple small blazes reported.
  • The **National Weather Service** has issued warnings of strong winds, predicting gusts between **60 to 100 mph**.
  • An **evacuation order** was issued at 3:07 p.m. for residents in the **Palisades area** amidst growing fire threats.
  • Firefighters are struggling to contain a brush fire driven rapidly by winds towards residential areas, leading to **structures burning**.
  • Officials highlight the **increasingly destructive nature** of wildfires in the region due to lack of rainfall and dry fuel buildup.

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