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Mistaken Evacuation Alerts Trigger Panic During LA Wildfires

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Mistaken Evacuation Alerts Trigger Panic During LA Wildfires

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  • Over 180,000 people received mandatory evacuation orders as wildfires rage in Los Angeles, creating significant traffic as residents evacuate.
  • A county-wide alert mistakenly warned many residents across Los Angeles, inciting panic before clarification was issued.
  • Los Angeles County stated that the initial alert was meant only for specific areas, primarily Calabasas and Agoura Hills.
  • The evacuation alert confusion was attributed to a "technical error", prompting criticism of local officials for mismanagement.
  • Residents expressed their frustration on social media, labeling the situation as "inexcusable" and raising concerns over the accuracy of emergency communications.

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