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L.A. County Wildfires Overwhelm Resources, Causing Devastation

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L.A. County Wildfires Overwhelm Resources, Causing Devastation

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  • Devastating fires in Los Angeles County have claimed at least five lives and destroyed over 2,000 structures.
  • Fire officials reported being overwhelmed by the scale of the Palisades and Eaton fires that are fueled by extreme winds of up to 100 mph.
  • The Palisades fire has caused significant damage to the community, including Palisades Charter High School and hundreds of homes.
  • President Biden's administration has approved a major disaster declaration to aid firefighting efforts after California Governor Gavin Newsom’s request.
  • Local residents have stepped in to fight the flames themselves as firefighting resources remain stretched thin, with some choosing to stay and defend their homes.

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