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US: Thousands evacuated as wildfires rage in California, firefighters struggle against blaze | PICS

Strong and unpredictable winds resulted in massive wildfires in California on Sunday, leading to thousands being evacuated from the area. The blaze, dubbed the Post Fire, was just 2 per cent contained and has wreaked considerable destruction, although no injuries have been reported so far.

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Edited By: Aveek Banerjee @AveekABanerjee
Published on: June 17, 2024 21:28 IST
Firefighters using a hose to douse a burning hillside in Los Angeles.
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Firefighters using a hose to douse a burning hillside in Los Angeles.
A firefighting helicopter releases water while battling the raging wildfire in California
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A firefighting helicopter releases water while battling the raging wildfire in California
Firefighters extinguish a burning outbuilding while battling the wildfire in Los Angeles, California.
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Firefighters extinguish a burning outbuilding while battling the wildfire in Los Angeles, California.
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A firefighter sprays water on a burning outbuilding as the wildfire spreads in California.
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A firefighter sprays water on a burning outbuilding as the wildfire spreads in California.
A firefighter looks at flames in California.
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A firefighter looks at flames in California.
Firefighters work against the advancing wildfire in California on Sunday.
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Firefighters work against the advancing wildfire in California on Sunday.
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Water is dropped by helicopter as crews fight the spreading wildfires in California
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Water is dropped by helicopter as crews fight the spreading wildfires in California
A firefighter sprays water on a burning outbuilding in California
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A firefighter sprays water on a burning outbuilding in California
Firefighters battle the wildfires, dubbed as Point Fire, in California.
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Firefighters battle the wildfires, dubbed as Point Fire, in California.
Men watch as the Point Fire burns over a vineyard in California
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Men watch as the Point Fire burns over a vineyard in California
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