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Southern California braces for vicious winds as new fires break out in region

people with hoses and other fire equipment in front of an orange sky
Firefighters battle the Lilac fire near the Bonsall community of San Diego county, California, on Tuesday. Photograph: Noah Berger/AP

Southern California was bracing for more dangerous winds on Tuesday as new wildfires broke out across the region, which is continuing to grapple with the major fires that have ravaged Los Angeles communities.

Forecasters warned that strong winds would hit southern California for at least two more days. The winds had eased somewhat on Tuesday afternoon after peaking at 60mph (96km/h) in many areas, but gusty conditions will return on Wednesday, said Ryan Kittell, a meteorologist for the National Weather Service’s office for Los Angeles.

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