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Strong winds down trees and power lines in West

Strong Winds in the West

Some of the worst winds in years blasted the West overnight, knocking down trees and power lines in California and toppling trucks and forcing some schools to close as gusts reached 102 mph in Utah.

 

LAX cleared for flights, but about 14000 without power in area

LAX Wind Damage Causes Flight Problems

Flights at Los Angeles International Airport were being allowed to land Wednesday night after being diverted earlier because of powerful winds, officials said. The winds knocked out power to about 14,000 customers in areas served by Southern California Edison, the utility said Wednesday night.

 

Firefighters brace for more winds; governor declares state of emergency in Ventura County

Firefighters brace for more winds; governor declares state of emergency in Ventura County

Officials issued new evacuation orders this morning as a Ventura County wildfire grew to nearly 8,500 acres.

 

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