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Malibu Wildfires Claim 27 Lives, Threaten Recovery Efforts

1/20/2025

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In Malibu, California, devastating wildfires have claimed 27 lives and ravaged over 10,000 structures. Firefighters are making progress against two major blazes, but the return of fierce Santa Ana winds poses new threats. Governor Newsom cautions about looming flooding, while political tensions escalate as President-elect Trump prepares to visit the disaster-stricken region on Friday.

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In Malibu, California, devastating wildfires have claimed 27 lives and ravaged over 10,000 structures. Firefighters are making progress against two major blazes, but the return of fierce Santa Ana winds poses new threats. Governor Newsom cautions about looming flooding, while political tensions escalate as President-elect Trump prepares to visit the disaster-stricken region on Friday.