The Palisades fire in Los Angeles’ San Fernando Valley has expanded to 21,596 acres, threatening neighborhoods in Encino and Brentwood, with potential to jump the 405 freeway into Bel Air. Evacuation orders are in place for Brentwood and Encino, including the Getty Center, while residents in Tarzana gated communities anxiously watch the fire’s progress, with concerns about potential evacuation. Firefighters are working to contain the blaze, which has been fueled by relatively calm winds and is being closely monitored for any further spread.
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Midwest flooding cancels state fair and cuts power; more severe weather expected
MILWAUKEE (AP)Heavy rainfall in the Midwest led to flash flooding, prompting the cancellation of the final day of the Wisconsin State Fair due to flooded fairgrounds. The Milwaukee area saw up to 10 inches of rain, causing widespread power outages and emergency calls, while a storm in Nebraska resulted in one death and damage to a penitentiary, displacing 387 prisoners. Want More Context? 🔎
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