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Los Angeles Fires Threaten Homes
October 13, 2008 | Reuters

Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger declared a state of emergency as multiple wildfires near Los Angeles threaten hundreds of homes and businesses. Strong Santa Ana winds are fanning the flames and causing the fires to spread rapidly across the landscape.


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