Wildfires rage near Los Angeles prompting mass evacuations as temperatures soar

Wildfires rage near Los Angeles prompting mass evacuations as temperatures soar The blaze, fueled by dry conditions and record-breaking heat, has already scorched nearly 28 square kilometers of grass and chaparral, leaving a thick plume of smoke across the region. Over 500 firefighters are battling the flames, which are expected to intensify in the coming hours. The National Weather Service reported a record-high temperature of 44C () in downtown Los Angeles on Friday, marking the third such record since 1877. #California - Boost Source: RT News