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Southern California wildfires destroy homes, force thousands to evacuate

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california wildfiresJanuary 8, 2025 6:35 am

Southern California wildfires destroy homes, force thousands to evacuate

Fueled by powerful winds, three major wildfires continued to burn out of control in Southern California, destroying homes and forcing thousands to flee. Kris Sanchez reports.

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Southern California wildfires destroy homes, force thousands to evacuate

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