Los Angeles firefighters have a critical window to gain control of wildfires

Los Angeles-area winds weakened on Thursday night, providing firefighters with a critical window to gain control of the ongoing wildfires. CBS News reporter Andres Gutierrez has more.

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Zelenskyy offers firefighting help from Ukraine for Los Angeles-area wildfires

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The National Weather Service issued red flag warnings for severe fire conditions through Wednesday.
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Los Angeles wildfires rage out of control leaving at least 5 dead

Strong winds spread blazes as more than 100,000 residents ordered to evacuate
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California firefighters battled wind-whipped wildfires that tore across the Los Angeles area, destroying homes and clogging roadways as tens of thousands fled.
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Los Angeles firefighters have a critical window to gain control of wildfires

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