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Fire erupts in Studio City as California battles series of wildfires

California Governor Gavin Newsom said that more than 1,400 firefighters were deployed to battle the wildfire while the Los Angeles Fire Department urged all the off-duty firefighting personnel to help.

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A fire broke out near Sunswept Drive and Vanetta Place in Studio City late Wednesday night, damaging several homes as firefighters rushed to contain the flames. The Los Angeles Fire Department (LAFD) reported that more than 50 firefighters, aided by helicopters, had contained the blaze by 10 pm local time, though one home was destroyed, collapsing under the fire’s intensity, according to NBC4.

The blaze, named the Sunswept Fire, began as a small brush fire before rapidly spreading to nearby homes, igniting spot fires that caused additional damage. While no injuries were reported, officials said the full extent of the damage had yet to be assessed.

The Sunswept Fire is one of several wildfires sweeping across Los Angeles County, part of a devastating series of blazes that have already claimed at least five lives and caused hundreds of injuries. Earlier on Wednesday, authorities ordered mass evacuations as wildfires ravaged the Hollywood Hills, threatening homes and landmarks.

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California Governor Gavin Newsom confirmed that more than 1,400 firefighters had been deployed to battle the region’s wildfires. The Los Angeles Fire Department issued an urgent plea for all off-duty personnel to assist in firefighting efforts.

The California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services warned that strong winds and dry conditions would continue to heighten fire risks through the week, with wind speeds reaching up to 40 mph and gusts possibly topping 60 mph in certain areas.

The National Weather Service has issued red flag warnings for parts of Southern California, signaling extreme fire danger due to a combination of high temperatures, low humidity, and gusty winds. These conditions, expected to persist until Friday, have created a perfect storm for fire hazards across the region.

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