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Page last updated at 05:29 GMT, Tuesday, 14 October 2008 06:29 UK

LA firefighters battle wildfires

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Three wildfires driven by strong winds have destroyed dozens of homes near Los Angeles and claimed at least two lives.

More than 1,000 firefighters are battling the flames and thousands of people have been evacuated from areas north and west of the city.

Rajesh Mirchandani reports.

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