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  "id": 15159719,
  "title": "UAE warns citizens in California as wildfires destroy homes and force evacuations",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/uae-warns-citizens-in-california-as-wildfires-destroy-homes-and-force",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-17T08:22:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Gulf News",
    "slug": "gulf-news",
    "url": "https://gulfnews.com/uae/uae-warns-citizens-in-california-as-wildfires-destroy-homes-and-force-evacuations-1.500713982"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The UAE Consulate General in Los Angeles has warned Emirati citizens across the United States to be cautious due to recent wildfires in Southern California. Two major wildfires, the Norte Fire in Orange County and the Bryson Fire in Malibu, have forced evacuations and destroyed homes. The consulate advised citizens to adhere to safety instructions from local authorities, register with the UAE's Tawajudi service, and contact emergency numbers 0097180024 or 0097180044444 if needed. The fires, fueled by powerful Santa Ana winds, high temperatures, and dry conditions, have burned over 717 acres and prompted the evacuation of more than 16,000 residents.",
  "summary": "Los Angeles: The UAE Consulate General in Los Angeles has urged Emirati citizens in the United States to exercise caution after two wildfires broke out in Southern California, one in Orange County and another in Malibu, Los Angeles County. The consulate advised citizens to follow safety instructions issued by local authorities, register with the UAE's Tawajudi service and contact 0097180024 or…",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/southern-california-wildfire-engulfs-homes-prompts-evacuation-orders",
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        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "Coastal homes burn as hot winds fuel California fires",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/coastal-homes-burn-as-hot-winds-fuel-california-fires",
        "published": "2026-10-17T04:27:03.000Z"
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        "outlet": "DW News",
        "title": "US: Homes burned in California as wildfires rage",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/us-homes-burned-in-california-as-wildfires-rage",
        "published": "2026-10-17T06:08:00.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "The Japan News by The Yomiuri Shimbun",
        "title": "Coastal Homes Burn as Hot Winds Fuel California Fires",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/coastal-homes-burn-as-hot-winds-fuel-california-fires-15149678",
        "published": "2026-10-17T07:25:01.000Z"
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        "outlet": "NPR",
        "title": "Coastal homes burn as hot winds fuel California fires",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/17/coastal-homes-burn-as-hot-winds-fuel-california-fires-15155509",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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