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What we know about the California wildfires
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A series of destructive wildfires in the greater Los Angeles area have
killed at least 11 people
. The true death toll is not known, authorities said, as fires destroyed entire streets and more than 12,000 structures.
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Dry conditions and powerful winds
fed at least five blazes, causing unprecedented damage in highly populated areas not known for fires. Officials anticipate fierce winds to return Monday.
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The
Palisades Fire
, which has burned through more than 21,000 acres, is 8% contained. Evacuation orders for the blaze expanded Friday night to parts of Encino. The Eaton Fire in the Pasadena area, which has burned across nearly 14,000 acres, is 3% contained.
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Gov. Gavin Newsom said
he s calling for an independent investigation into the loss of water pressure to local fire hydrants and the reported unavailability of water supplies from the Santa Ynez Reservoir.
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At least two of the
people killed in the fire
died while trying to protect their homes, while another stayed behind with his son who had cerebral palsy and could not evacuate.