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California Wildfires Claim 24 Lives, Florida Cold Cases Resurface

1/14/2025

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Devastating wildfires in Southern California have claimed at least 24 lives, leaving many missing as firefighters bravely combat the flames across Los Angeles County. The Palisades Fire alone has scorched 24,000 acres. Meanwhile, in Volusia County, Florida, a new grant aims to bring closure by funding DNA testing for two unidentified remains, potentially unraveling long-standing cold cases.

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Devastating wildfires in Southern California have claimed at least 24 lives, leaving many missing as firefighters bravely combat the flames across Los Angeles County. The Palisades Fire alone has scorched 24,000 acres. Meanwhile, in Volusia County, Florida, a new grant aims to bring closure by funding DNA testing for two unidentified remains, potentially unraveling long-standing cold cases.