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Houses burnt to the ground as wildfires tighten grip on LA | |
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The Palisades Fire in Los Angeles, California has triggered mandatory evacuations as a thick, heavy smoke hung over the region. | The Palisades Fire in Los Angeles, California has triggered mandatory evacuations as a thick, heavy smoke hung over the region. |
Officials say the blaze grew from 20 acres to more than 200 acres in about 20 minutes after it was reported about 10:30 local time (18:30 GMT). | Officials say the blaze grew from 20 acres to more than 200 acres in about 20 minutes after it was reported about 10:30 local time (18:30 GMT). |
The growth has been fuelled by a fierce wind event that has placed a large portion of the state under a red flag warning. | The growth has been fuelled by a fierce wind event that has placed a large portion of the state under a red flag warning. |
Follow our live updates on this story | Follow our live updates on this story |
Are you having to evacuate due to the fires? If it is safe to do so, get in touch. | Are you having to evacuate due to the fires? If it is safe to do so, get in touch. |