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Firefighters scramble to contain California wildfires before winds return

IndiaTimes Sunday, 12 January 2025
As wildfires tore through Los Angeles, firefighters battled relentlessly to stop the flames from reaching iconic landmarks like the J Paul Getty Museum and UCLA. Fires have already destroyed over 12,000 structures across 56 square miles, and thousands of residents faced evacuation orders. Grim recovery efforts continue amid allegations of inadequate firefighting resources.
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