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What is known so far about the fires in Los Angeles, California?

What is known so far about the fires in Los Angeles, California?

California continues to face the fires that have been raging for several days now, causing casualties and extensive material damage.

Firefighters are still battling the flames that have burned 40,000 hectares since last Tuesday.

They have killed at least 24 people and destroyed more than 12,000 structures - including houses, shacks, mobile homes and cars, reports the Telegraph.


And as fires rage in Los Angeles, more than 100,000 people are under evacuation orders.

Good progress was made on Sunday, with calmer winds allowing firefighters to fully contain several smaller fires.

But the winds are picking up again as we head into a new week, presenting a challenge of its own.

And the next 48 hours are being assessed as crucial for those facing the fires.

Meanwhile, investigators are still working to determine what caused them. /Telegraph/