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Residents reel from Los Angeles fires as death toll rises

Season 2025 Episode 11 | 6m 21s

The desperate battle between firefighters and wildfires in the Los Angeles area has entered its fifth day, with more evacuations underway as high winds threaten more lives and homes. Officials say 11 deaths from the fires have been confirmed so far and at least 13 people are missing. Stephanie Sy reports from Malibu.

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