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Battle against Los Angeles fires gains ground as intense winds ease

A pause in the fierce winds that super-charged the ring of wildfires that devastated Los Angeles this week helped crews make some progress in controlling the infernos on Friday, but strong gusts returning next week could resuscitate the flames.
 
The fires, which have devastated Los Angeles neighbourhoods on the east and west sides of the sprawling metropolis, have so far killed 10 people and destroyed nearly 10,000 structures, with those figures expected to grow.
 
US President Joe Biden said federal officials expect the winds to remain a threat at least until early next week.
 


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