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PBS NewsHour

Dangerous winds pick up as crews battle devastating LA fires

Season 2025 Episode 13 | 9m 46s

Dangerous wind conditions are picking up speed and threatening to spread devastating fires in Southern California. Four of the major fires have burned through more than 62 square miles. At least 25 people have died, nearly 30 more are missing and several communities have been reduced to ash. Geoff Bennett discussed more with California State Fire Marshal Daniel Berlant.

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