Forecast of gusty winds spells yet more bad news for LA as meteorologist warns: ‘This is not looking good’: Live updates

Strong winds are fueling the devastating California wildfires, with fears of further destruction as Santa Ana gusts of up to 75mph are forecasted to continue, leading to 16 deaths, 12,000 buildings destroyed, and 180,000 evacuations. The fires have been worsened by a major reservoir being drained and closed for maintenance, as politicians deflect blame and firefighters struggle to contain the blazes. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass urges resilience as the city faces ongoing fires, with Malibu losing a third of its eastern edge to the flames.

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