A wildfire in northern LA County, the Hughes Fire, has burned over 9,000 acres, forcing mass evacuations as firefighters battle the uncontained blaze spreading rapidly.
A new wildfire, the Hughes Fire, erupted in northern Los Angeles County on Wednesday, scorching over 9,000 acres within hours. Located near the community of Castaic, northwest of Los Angeles, the fire has prompted mass evacuations, with tens of thousands fleeing and nearby areas warned to prepare for possible evacuation orders.
Initially reported at just 50 acres at 10:53 a.m. local time (18:53 GMT), the fire rapidly expanded to over 9,200 acres by 8:27 p.m. (04:27 GMT Thursday), according to CalFire. With 0% containment, firefighters are battling the flames as they spread into Ventura County.
This follows a series of devastating wildfires in Los Angeles since Jan. 7, including the Palisades Fire in Pacific Palisades and the Eaton Fire in Altadena. The Palisades Fire claimed 11 lives, while 17 perished in the Eaton Fire. While those fires are now mostly contained, they have caused widespread destruction, displacing thousands of residents.
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Kazakhstan and the European Union are bolstering their economic partnership, with a recent high-level meeting paving the way for expanded collaboration in trade, investment, and sustainable development.
The European Commission confirmed on Thursday it will postpone the implementation of new international banking regulations by a year, citing concerns over global alignment and competitiveness.
Kazakh Tourism National Company has introduced a draft concept to transform the historic Baikonur cosmodrome into a future-focused destination for scientific and industrial tourism. The plan aims to attract visitors year-round, beyond just the times of rocket launches.
China is set to eliminate tariffs for all 53 African countries it has diplomatic ties with, offering duty-free access not just to the poorest nations but also to middle-income economies.
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