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Where are the fires happening?

Asked 3 days ago

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Fires are currently happening in southern Crete, Greece, and the western province of Izmir in Turkey, with evacuations in both areas. In California, major wildfires are burning in San Luis Obispo County and Northern California, including after a fireworks warehouse explosion. Los Angeles has also seen fires caused by fireworks, destroying multiple homes.

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Turkiye wildfires: At least two dead as fires burn for eighth day
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Al Jazeera
3 days ago
Turkiye wildfires: At least two dead as fires burn for eighth day

Wildfires are affecting five villages in İzmir's Ödemiş district in western Turkey, with new fires igniting nearby and threatening more homes.

Fireworks set four homes ablaze in Los Angeles
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CBS America
4 days ago
Fireworks set four homes ablaze in Los Angeles

Fires in a Los Angeles neighborhood, started by fireworks, destroyed four homes and caused casualties.

Deadly fireworks-related explosion sets multiple homes ablaze in L.A.
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CBS News
4 days ago
Deadly fireworks-related explosion sets multiple homes ablaze in L.A.

A fireworks-related explosion in Los Angeles County, California, set multiple homes on fire, resulting in fatalities and injuries.

California firefighters battle biggest blaze of year
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France 24
4 days ago
California firefighters battle biggest blaze of year

A massive wildfire is burning in San Luis Obispo County, California, spreading rapidly and threatening residential areas.

Thousands evacuated as Greek, Turkish wildfires rage
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France 24
4 days ago
Thousands evacuated as Greek, Turkish wildfires rage

Fires are burning in southern Crete, Greece, threatening forests and tourist areas, and in Turkey's western province of Izmir, causing evacuations and fatalities.

Video shows explosion at California fireworks warehouse
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CBS America
6 days ago
Video shows explosion at California fireworks warehouse

A fireworks warehouse explosion caused multiple fires across about 80 acres in a rural area in Yolo County, outside Sacramento, Northern California.

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