New wildfire erupts near Los Angeles, prompting mass evacuations

22/01/2025 23:57 France 24

A new wildfire that broke out north of Los Angeles on Wednesday rapidly spread to more than 8,000 acres (3,200 hectares) fuelled by strong winds and dry brush, forcing evacuation orders and warnings for more than 50,000 people.

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