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It’s approaching 7pm in Los Angeles, where winds are easing, allowing firefighters to make significant progress containing the fires. But officials warn that the danger is far from over – red flag warnings are expected to go back into effect next week – and the work to identify the dead and rebuild is just beginning.
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It’s approaching 7pm in Los Angeles, where winds are easing, allowing firefighters to make significant progress containing the fires. But officials warn that the danger is far from over – red flag warnings are expected to go back into effect next week – and the work to identify the dead and rebuild is just beginning.
- There are six wildfires currently raging in Los Angeles county. They include:
- The Palisades fire, at 21,317 acres and 8% containment
- The Eaton fire, at 13,690 acres and 3% containment
- The Kenneth fire, at 1,052 acres and 50% containment
- The Hurst fire, at 771 acres and 37% containment
- The Lidia fire, at 395 acres and 98% containment
- The Archer fire, at 19 acres and 0% containment

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