Death toll rises in wildfire disaster as winds intensify again
Officials said at least 24 people have died in the Southern California wildfires, while Santa Ana winds are expected to make the battle more difficult, with the National Weather Service predicting it will be "as bad as it gets." The stronger winds could hamper the aerial assault on the fires. NBC News' Tom Llamas reports.
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California fires death toll rises as L.A. area braces for more winds
Fires across the Los Angeles area have killed at least 24 people, and the Palisades and Eaton wildfires are still burning in Southern California.CBS News - Jan. 13 -
Eye Opener: Los Angeles wildfire death toll climbs as Santa Ana winds fuel new fire fears
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Wildfire death toll surges to 24 as firefighters brace for more fierce winds in Los Angeles
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LA fires death toll rises to 24 as high winds expected
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LA wildfires: death toll rises to 24 as winds threaten further destruction
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Death toll from California wildfires rises to 11
The death toll from the raging wildfires in Southern California has gone up to 11 people, according to a Friday update from the County of Los Angeles Department of Medical Examiner (DME). Five ...The Hill - Jan. 11
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