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What is known so far about the California wildfires?

What is known so far about the California wildfires?

California continues to face the fires that have started for several days while causing casualties and property damage.

Los Angeles County officials held a press conference today and updated information with the public.

This is the key information we received about the fires from Los Angeles County authorities, writes cnn.


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Search and rescue operations begin today with the help of sniffer dogs to find missing people and reunite families, said Sheriff Robert Luna.

The number of confirmed victims remains 11, while 13 people are considered missing.

Meanwhile, 22 people have been arrested near the fire. The sheriff warned that anyone violating the curfew will be arrested and could end up in jail.

The failed emergency warning system is being repaired, and the director of the emergency management service has described the failure as "unacceptable".

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Over 7000 buildings were destroyed by the Eaton fire.

The largest fire in the Palisades has progressed 1000 acres overnight and destroyed about 5300 structures.

Nearly 153 people have been evacuated so far from the entire region.
New shelters have been opened for evacuees.

The FBI is also involved in the investigation. /Telegraph/