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January 14, 2025

L.A. Could See "Explosive Fire Growth" as High Winds Return
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The Los Angeles region is bracing for another two days of high winds
that could bring what has been described as "explosive fire growth." The
National Weather Service predicts wind gusts up to 65 miles an hour.
This comes as fire crews continue to battle the Palisades and Eaton
fires and smaller blazes. A new fire in Ventura County burned 55 acres
on Monday. Over the past week, the fires have killed at least 24 people
and left over 12,000 homes and buildings destroyed or damaged.

Meanwhile, a number of residents of Altadena have filed lawsuits against
Southern California Edison. The devastating Eaton fire began in an area
where witnesses say they saw sparks coming from the company's electrical
lines.


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