  les-wildfires-southern-california-c 5826e0ab8db965cb2814132ff54ee6f los angeles (ap)  firefighters scrambled sunday to make further progress against wildfires that have destroyed thousands of homes and killed 24 people in the los angeles area as forecasters again warned of dangerous weather with the return of strong winds this week. at least 16 people were missing, and authorities said that number was expected to rise. the national weather service issued red flag warnings for severe fire conditions through wednesday, with sustained winds of 50 mph (80 kph) and gusts in the mountains reaching 70 mph (113 kph). the most dangerous day will be tuesday, said weather service meteorologist rich thompson. la city fire chief kristin crowley warns 'wind event' is fast approaching firefighters scrambled sunday to make further progress against wildfires that have destroyed thousands of homes and killed 24 people in the los angeles area as forecasters again warned of dangerous weather with the return of strong winds this week.   03_u46_g
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