Raging California wildfires claim five lives, destroy homes

California Wildfires

A firefighter protects a structure as the Eaton Fire advances Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025 in Altadena, Calif. Credit: Ethan Swope/AP

Raging wildfires in Los Angeles have killed at least five people, destroying hundreds of buildings and forcing the evacuation of 70,000 people. But fierce winds are hindering firefighting operations and further fueling the fires.



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